How To Fix M8163 - You must enter a document header text for document type &

M8163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 163

• Message text: You must enter a document header text for document type &

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a <LS>document header text</>. Customizing is
configured in such a way that a document header text must be entered
for document type &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the document type. If it is correct, you must enter a
<LS>document header text</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8163 - You must enter a document header text for document type & ?

  The SAP error message M8163 indicates that a document header text is required for a specific document type in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (such as a purchase order, goods receipt, or invoice) that requires a header text, but the header text field is left blank.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the configuration for the specific document type mandates that a header text must be entered. This is often set up in the document type settings within the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to enter the required document header text. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Identify the Document Type: Check the document type mentioned in the error message (indicated by the & symbol).
  
  
  Enter Header Text:
  
  When creating or editing the document, look for the field labeled "Header Text" or similar.
  Enter a meaningful description or text