How To Fix M8146 - Doc. no. & created; stochastic block

M8146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Doc. no. & created; stochastic block

What causes this issue?

The invoice you posted is blocked for payment due to a
<GL:stochastic_blocking>stochastic block</>.
The document is posted and the relevant account movements are made, but
before the invoice can be paid you must release it in a separate step.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8146 - Doc. no. & created; stochastic block ?

  The SAP error message M8146, which states "Doc. no. & created; stochastic block," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material movements. This error indicates that there is a problem with the document number that has been generated for a material document, often related to stochastic blocking in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Stochastic Blocking: This error is often related to the stochastic blocking mechanism in SAP, which is used to prevent certain transactions from being processed under specific conditions. It can occur if the system detects inconsistencies or issues with the document number or if the document is blocked for some reason.
  Document Number Issues: The document number may not be valid, or there may be issues with the number range configuration in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material management module that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in