How To Fix M8185 - Invoice document & & could not be created

M8185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Invoice document & & could not be created

What causes this issue?

An error occurred creating invoice document &V1& / &V2&.

System Response

The invoice document was not created.

How to fix this error?

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M8185 - Details

• The SAP error message M8185, which states "Invoice document & & could not be created," typically occurs during the invoice creation process in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes and potential solutions:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The invoice may be missing required data or contain incorrect information, such as vendor details, purchase order references, or material numbers.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the invoice may not be configured correctly in the system.
  
  
  Account Determination Issues: There may be issues with account determination settings, which can prevent the system from posting the invoice correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create an invoice.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MM module or related areas that prevent the invoice from being created.
  
  
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