How To Fix M8243 - Document & cannot be cancelled

M8243 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Document & cannot be cancelled

What causes this issue?

Document &V1& was posted with the document type &V2&. Reversal document
type &V3& has been defined for this. The once document type is a net
document, the other a gross document type. This is not allowed.

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?

Your system administration must change the document type settings in
Customizing. The type of change depends on whether you are using
conventional Invoice Verification or Logistics Invoice Verification.
Conventionl Invoice Verification
In conventional Invoice Verification, the reversal document type is
determined from the document type of the original document.
Either a different reversal document type must be configured for
document type &V2&, or the <LS>Net document type</> indicator must be
changed for document type &V3&.
<DS:TRAN.OBF4>Proceed</>
Logistics Invoice Verification
In Logistics Invoice Verification the reversal document type is
configured for transaction MR8M under "Document types. Invoice
Verification".
Either you must configure a different document type for the <LS>MR8M</>
transaction or the <LS>Net document indicator</> must be changed for
document type &V3&.
<DS:TRAN.OMR4>Proceed</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8243 - Document & cannot be cancelled ?

  The SAP error message M8243, which states "Document & cannot be cancelled," typically occurs when you attempt to cancel a material document that is not eligible for cancellation. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of Error M8243
  
  
  Document Status: The material document you are trying to cancel may have already been processed in a way that prevents cancellation. For example, if the document has been settled or if it has been referenced in subsequent transactions, it cannot be cancelled.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on cancellation. For instance, some inventory movements or financial postings may not allow for cancellation.
  
  
  Posting Period: If the posting period for the document is closed, you may not be able to cancel the document. SAP typically restricts changes to documents in closed periods to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Dependencies: The document may have dependencies on other