How To Fix M8429 - Enter a reference to a valid goods receipt (line &4)

M8429 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Enter a reference to a valid goods receipt (line &4)

What causes this issue?

You are using goods-receipt-based invoice verification, and have made
incorrect entries for the goods receipt document &v3&.

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 your entries in the following fields in table ItemData for the
purchase order &v1& &v2&:
REF_DOC (Document number of a reference document)
REF_DOC_YEAR (Fiscal year of the current period)
REF_DOC_IT (Item in a reference document)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8429 - Enter a reference to a valid goods receipt (line &4) ?

  The SAP error message M8429 ("Enter a reference to a valid goods receipt (line &4)") typically occurs during the processing of a goods movement or inventory transaction, particularly when trying to reference a goods receipt that does not exist or is not valid in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Reference: The goods receipt number you are trying to reference does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are using may not be compatible with the goods receipt you are trying to reference.
  Document Status: The goods receipt may be in a status that does not allow it to be referenced (e.g., it may be blocked or not fully processed).
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the goods receipt number you entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view