How To Fix M8201 - Deselect specified lines before making adjustment postings

M8201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Deselect specified lines before making adjustment postings

What causes this issue?

In the area of cost accounting/assets accounting, problems have been
found with some of the posting lines to be generated.

System Response

The system lists all problem cases.

How to fix this error?

Please deselect the specified items (using the select functions) so
that you can clear the remaining items. You should then try to find
out the reasons for the error messages and correct them.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8201 - Deselect specified lines before making adjustment postings ?

  The SAP error message M8201, which states "Deselect specified lines before making adjustment postings," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document processing. This error indicates that there are certain lines selected in a transaction that cannot be processed together due to specific conditions or rules set in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Selection of Multiple Lines: The error often arises when a user attempts to post adjustments for multiple line items that are not compatible with each other. For example, if some lines are related to different materials, plants, or storage locations, the system may not allow adjustments to be made simultaneously.
  Document Status: The selected lines may have different statuses (e.g., some may be already posted, while others are not), which can lead to conflicts during the adjustment process.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data associated with the selected lines, such as different valuation types or stock types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Deselect