How To Fix M8257 - Parked document & was deleted

M8257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Parked document & was deleted

What causes this issue?

You chose the <LS>Delete</> function. The system deleted the document;
you therefore cannot process it further.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8257 - Parked document & was deleted ?

  The SAP error message M8257, which states "Parked document & was deleted," typically occurs when a parked document (such as an invoice or a financial document) has been deleted from the system, and an attempt is made to access or process that document. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Deletion: The parked document was deleted either manually by a user or through a batch job or process that cleans up parked documents.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the parked document.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that lead to the automatic deletion of parked documents after a certain period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify if the document is indeed deleted. You can do this by checking the parked documents list in the relevant transaction (e.g., FBV0 for parked documents).
  Recreate the Document: If the document is