How To Fix M8426 - Held invoice document & was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 426

• Message text: Held invoice document & was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8426 - Held invoice document & was deleted ?

  The SAP error message M8426, which states "Held invoice document & was deleted," typically occurs in the context of invoice processing within the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that an invoice document that was previously held (possibly due to some validation issues or discrepancies) has been deleted from the system.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Deletion: The invoice document may have been manually deleted by a user with the appropriate permissions.
  System Process: A background job or process may have deleted the held invoice due to certain criteria being met (e.g., retention policies).
  Error in Processing: The invoice may have been held due to errors in the data (e.g., mismatched amounts, missing information) and subsequently deleted as part of a cleanup process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how held invoices are managed, leading to automatic deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the invoice document in the system. If it was held, check the reasons for holding it and whether it was deleted intentionally.
  Review Change Logs: Use transaction codes like SM21 (System Log) or SLG1 (Application Log) to review logs for any actions taken on the invoice document, which may provide insights into why it was deleted.
  Recreate the Invoice: If the invoice was deleted and needs to be processed, you may need to recreate it based on the original data.
  Consult with Users: Talk to users who have access to the invoice processing to determine if anyone deleted the document and why.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to invoice processing and held documents to ensure they align with business requirements.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you suspect a bug, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MIRO (Invoice Verification), MIR4 (Display Invoice Document), and MB51 (Material Document List) to manage and review invoices.
  User Permissions: Ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to manage invoice documents and understand the implications of deleting held invoices.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on invoice processing and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose the cause of the M8426 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.