How To Fix M8279 - An error occurred during cancellation

M8279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 279

• Message text: An error occurred during cancellation

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8279 - An error occurred during cancellation ?

  The SAP error message M8279, which states "An error occurred during cancellation," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document processing. This error can arise during the cancellation of a material document, such as a goods movement or a stock transfer.
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to cancel may already be in a status that does not allow for cancellation. For example, if the document has already been processed further (e.g., linked to a billing document), it may not be cancellable.
  Dependencies: There may be dependent documents or transactions that prevent the cancellation. For instance, if the material document is linked to a sales order or production order, it may not be possible to cancel it without addressing those dependencies first.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the cancellation.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the database that