How To Fix M8353 - Document contains items for delivery costs

M8353 - Overview

• 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.