How To Fix M8184 - Invoice document & & does not exist

M8184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Invoice document & & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The invoice document which you entered does not exist in the fiscal year
entered.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and make any necessary corrections.
If you only just posted the document, it could be that the system has
not yet completed making the posting. Wait a short while and carry out
the function again.
If the document was posted a long time ago, it may already be archived.
The document can be displayed from the archive.
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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8184 - Invoice document & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M8184, which states "Invoice document & & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access or process an invoice document that the system cannot find. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Number: The invoice document number you are trying to access may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Document Deletion: The invoice document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable in the current database.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view the invoice document.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the document not being available.
  Incorrect Company Code: The invoice might belong to a different company code than the one you are currently working in.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the invoice document number for accuracy. Ensure that you are entering the