How To Fix M8454 - This is not an invoice verification document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 454

• Message text: This is not an invoice verification document

What causes this issue?

The document you entered is not an invoice document.

How to fix this error?

Check your input and correct it if necessary. If the input is correct,
you can only look at this document from the accounting view. To do so,
choose <LS>Accounting</> --> <LS>Financial accounting</> -->
<LS>General ledger</> and then <LS>Document</> --> <LS>Display</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8454 - This is not an invoice verification document ?

  The SAP error message M8454, which states "This is not an invoice verification document," typically occurs during the invoice verification process in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to process the document because it does not meet the criteria for an invoice verification document.
  Causes of Error M8454
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document you are trying to process may not be of the correct type for invoice verification. For example, it could be a purchase order (PO) or a goods receipt (GR) that is not linked to an invoice.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Reference: The invoice may not be correctly referencing the associated purchase order or goods receipt. This can happen if the document numbers are incorrect or if the documents have not been properly linked in the system.
  
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for invoice verification. For example, if the goods receipt has not been completed or if the purchase order is not in a status that allows for invoicing.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the document from being recognized as an invoice verification document.
  
  
  Solutions to Error M8454
  
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that you are using the correct document type for invoice verification. Verify that you are processing an invoice document and not a purchase order or goods receipt.
  
  
  Verify Document References: Check the references in the invoice document to ensure they correctly point to the associated purchase order and goods receipt. Make sure that the document numbers are accurate.
  
  
  Review Document Status: Confirm that the related documents (purchase order, goods receipt) are in the correct status for invoice verification. If necessary, complete any outstanding processes related to these documents.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to invoice verification. Ensure that the necessary configurations are in place for the document types you are working with.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MIRO (Invoice Verification) to process invoices and check for any errors or warnings that may provide additional context.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on invoice verification processes and error handling.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.