Message type: E = Error
Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation
Message number: 261
Message text: Document is parked
You have entered the number of a document which has only been parked.
The system has automatically switched to displaying parked documents
and is showing you an overview of all the parked documents.
If you choose <LS>Back</>, you will return to the function "Display
document".
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
M8261
- Document is parked ?The SAP error message M8261, which states "Document is parked," typically occurs when you attempt to post a document that has been parked in the system. Parking a document in SAP allows users to save a document temporarily without posting it to the general ledger. This is often used for review or approval processes.
Cause: Document Status: The document you are trying to process is in a parked status, meaning it has not been fully posted yet. User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to post or unpark the document. Incomplete Data: The parked document may have missing or incomplete data that prevents it from being posted.
Solution: Unpark the Document: Navigate to the transaction code FBV0 (for financial documents) or MIGO (for material documents) depending on the type of document. Enter the document number and unpark it. You may need to complete any missing information before posting. Check Permissions: Ensure that the user has
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