How To Fix M8353 - Document contains items for delivery costs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Document contains items for delivery costs

What causes this issue?

At present you can only cancel documents which do not contain
delivery costs. In a later release it will be possible to also cancel
documents with delivery costs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8353 - Document contains items for delivery costs ?

  The SAP error message M8353 ("Document contains items for delivery costs") typically occurs in the context of materials management and logistics when processing a purchase order, goods receipt, or invoice. This error indicates that the document you are trying to process includes items that are classified as delivery costs, which are not being handled correctly in the current transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Delivery Cost Items: The document includes items that are specifically designated for delivery costs (e.g., freight, shipping charges) rather than standard goods.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured to handle delivery costs properly in the context of the transaction you are attempting.
  Missing Account Assignment: The delivery cost items may not have the necessary account assignment or cost center information.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not allow for the inclusion of delivery cost items.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Document Items: Check the items in the document to identify which ones are classified as delivery costs. You may need to separate these items from standard goods.
  Adjust Configuration: If delivery costs are a regular part of your transactions, ensure that your SAP configuration allows for the processing of these items in the relevant document types.
  Account Assignment: Ensure that all items, including delivery costs, have the correct account assignment. This may involve specifying a cost center or internal order.
  Use Appropriate Document Type: If the current document type does not support delivery costs, consider using a different document type that does.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to delivery costs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), MIGO (Goods Movement), and MIRO (Invoice Verification) to understand where the error may occur.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user processing the document has the necessary authorizations to handle delivery costs.
  Training and Documentation: Consider providing training for users on how to handle delivery costs in SAP to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.