Message type: E = Error
Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation
Message number: 370
Message text: You cannot switch to preliminary posting
You chose the function <LS>Switch to preliminary posting</>. However,
the document contains several items for delivery costs referencing the
same condition in a purchase order.
Such a document cannot be processed any further in preliminary posting
mode.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
If you definitely wish to park the document, you must first cancel
creating the invoice and go directly to preliminary posting.
The delivery costs can only be copied to one item in the document.
This can be done via <LS>Edit ->
Delivery costs -> Planned -> By purchase order</>.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
M8370
- You cannot switch to preliminary posting ?The SAP error message M8370, "You cannot switch to preliminary posting," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to switch the posting mode to "preliminary" due to certain conditions not being met. Causes: Document Status: The document you are trying to post may already be in a status that does not allow for preliminary posting. For example, if the document has already been fully posted or if it is in a status that requires final posting. Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not allow preliminary postings for certain types of transactions or materials. This could be due to settings in the material management (MM) module or specific company code settings. User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform preliminary postings. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user. Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain
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