How To Fix M8262 - Document & has not been posted

M8262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Document & has not been posted

What causes this issue?

You have attemted to cancel a document which had only been parked.
This is not possible.

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?

Please check the document number you have entered and make any necessary
corrections.
You can delete a parked document via <LS>Preliminary posting ->
Change</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8262 - Document & has not been posted ?

  The SAP error message M8262, which states "Document & has not been posted," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management processes. This error indicates that a specific document (such as a material document or a purchase order) has not been successfully posted in the system, which can prevent further processing of related transactions.
  Causes of Error M8262
  
  Incomplete Document: The document may be incomplete or missing required information, preventing it from being posted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post the document.
  System Errors: There may be system-related issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to posting errors.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow posting (e.g., it may be in a draft state).
  Dependencies on Other Documents: The document may depend on other documents that have not