How To Fix M8409 - Error in purchase order history & &

M8409 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Error in purchase order history & &

What causes this issue?

You have selected purchase order &V1&, item &V2&. The invoiced quantity
in the purchase order history for this purchase order item is negative.
This is not allowed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the purchase order history for purchase order &V1&, item &V2&.
Your system administrator may be able to correct the purchase order
history.
To carry out GR/IR account maintenance, you must exclude the purchase
order from the selection.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8409 - Error in purchase order history & & ?

  The SAP error message M8409, which indicates "Error in purchase order history," typically arises when there is an issue with the data related to the purchase order history in the system. This error can occur for various reasons, including inconsistencies in the database, issues with the purchase order itself, or problems with the configuration of the system.
  Causes of M8409 Error
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the purchase order history data, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Purchase Order Status: The purchase order may be in a status that does not allow for certain operations, such as being closed or deleted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Material Management (MM) module that affect how purchase orders are processed.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as corruption or locking issues, can also lead to this error.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify