How To Fix M8365 - Document migrated from legacy release, display only

M8365 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 365

• Message text: Document migrated from legacy release, display only

CAUSE<(>&<)>
This document was migrated from a legacy system. You cannot cancel this
type of document in the target system.

System Response

You can only display the document.
WHAT_TO_DO<(>&<)>
Instead of cancelling the document, proceed as you would in the legacy
system. For, example, enter a credit memo referencing the relevant order
transaction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8365 - Document migrated from legacy release, display only ?

  The SAP error message M8365, which states "Document migrated from legacy release, display only," typically occurs when you are trying to access a document that has been migrated from an older version of SAP (often referred to as a legacy system) to a newer version. This message indicates that the document is in a read-only state and cannot be modified or deleted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Migration from Legacy System: The document was created in a previous version of SAP, and during the migration process, it was set to a display-only status to preserve data integrity.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent editing after migration.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict changes to migrated documents to ensure compliance with business processes or regulatory requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify if the document is indeed in a display-only state. You can do this by checking the document type and its properties.
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