How To Fix M8277 - Document cancelled with number &, must be cleared manually (& &)

M8277 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Document cancelled with number &, must be cleared manually (& &)

What causes this issue?

Invoice successfully cancelled. The reversal document has the number
&V1&. The system could not fully clear the item automatically. This can
have two causes:
If the original document contains more than one supplier line, the
system only clears the first supplier line.
When the system attempted to clear the first line, errors occurred (see
error message &V2& &V3&).

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?

Check if the first supplier line has been cleared.
Try clearing the lines that have not been cleared manually.
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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M8277 - Details

• The SAP error message M8277 indicates that a document has been cancelled, and it must be cleared manually. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or material document processing. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Cancellation: The error occurs when a material document has been cancelled, but the system still requires a manual clearing process for the associated transactions.
  Incomplete Processing: The cancellation process may not have been completed properly, leading to inconsistencies in the document flow.
  Dependencies on Other Documents: There may be other documents or transactions that depend on the cancelled document, which can prevent automatic clearing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Manual Clearing:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code MBST (Cancel Material Document) or MIGO (Goods Movement) to manually clear the cancelled document.
  Use the document number provided in the error message to locate the specific document that needs to be cleared.
  
  
  
  Check Document Flow:
  
  Review the document flow related to the