How To Fix M8462 - Check if invoice already entered as logistics inv. doc. number & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 462

• Message text: Check if invoice already entered as logistics inv. doc. number & &

What causes this issue?

The duplicate invoice entry check has been activated in the supplier
master record for the supplier for which you are entering an invoice.
In Logistics Invoice Verification, an invoice has already been entered
under the number &V1&. The data matches the data in your current invoice
as follows:
Company code
Document date
Reference
Currency
Creditor
Amount
The relevant accounting document does not exist.
It can therefore be assumed that the invoice was entered twice in
Logistics Invoice Verification.
INCLUDE MM_IV_MELDUNGEN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and make any necessary corrections. If your entries
are correct, compare the current invoice with the invoice posted under
logistics invoice document &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8462 - Check if invoice already entered as logistics inv. doc. number & & ?

  The SAP error message M8462, which states "Check if invoice already entered as logistics inv. doc. number & &," typically occurs during the invoice verification process in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system has detected that an invoice with the same logistics invoice document number has already been entered into the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Invoice Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the invoice has already been processed in the system, and the same logistics invoice document number is being used again.
  Incorrect Document Number: There may be a mistake in the document number being entered, leading to confusion with an existing invoice.
  System Configuration Issues: In some cases, configuration settings in the SAP system may lead to issues with how invoices are processed and checked for duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Invoices: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MIRO (Invoice Verification) or MRBR (Release Blocked Invoices) to check if the invoice with the specified logistics invoice document number already exists in the system.
  Look for any entries that match the document number you are trying to enter.
  
  
  
  Correct the Document Number: 
  
  If you find that the document number is incorrect, ensure that you are entering the correct logistics invoice document number.
  
  
  
  Review Invoice Processing: 
  
  If the invoice has already been processed, you may need to review the status of that invoice. If it is blocked or in a different status, you may need to take appropriate actions to resolve that.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP administrator or support team. They can check the system logs and configurations to identify any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes for Troubleshooting: 
  
  You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table entries related to invoices or SE16N to view specific entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for invoice verification processes to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing additional training for users involved in the invoice processing to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.