How To Fix M8456 - Document & can only be displayed in Financial Accounting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 456

• Message text: Document & can only be displayed in Financial Accounting

What causes this issue?

Document &V1& is created when a material debit was posted. A material
document was created because no stock posting was made; this can be due
to one of two reasons:
Material &V2& is valuated at a standard price.
Material &V2& is valuated at a moving average price, but the total
stock was zero at the time when the material debit was posted.

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?

You can display the document in Financial Accounting.
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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8456 - Document & can only be displayed in Financial Accounting ?

  The SAP error message M8456 ("Document & can only be displayed in Financial Accounting") typically occurs when you are trying to access a document that is related to Financial Accounting (FI) but is not available in the context of the module you are currently using, such as Materials Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Cause:
  
  Document Type: The document you are trying to access is a financial document (like an invoice or a journal entry) that is only relevant in the Financial Accounting module.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view the document in the Financial Accounting module.
  Incorrect Transaction: You might be using a transaction code that is not intended for viewing financial documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: To view the document, switch to the Financial Accounting module and use the appropriate transaction code, such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view financial documents. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the document type or how to access it, refer to your organization's SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  Error Handling: If the issue persists, consider checking for any system notes or updates related to this error message in the SAP support portal or community forums.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in both the MM and FI modules to navigate between them effectively.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on the Financial Accounting module to better understand how to access and manage financial documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8456 error and access the required financial documents.