How To Fix M8464 - Invoice/credit memo entry setting is not allowed

M8464 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 464

• Message text: Invoice/credit memo entry setting is not allowed

How to fix this error?

When you enter invoices, flag <LS>Deliveries</> or <LS>Returns</> as an
<LS>Invoice</>.
When you enter credit memos, flag <LS>Deliveries</> or <LS>Returns</>
as a <LS>Credit memo</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8464 - Invoice/credit memo entry setting is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message M8464, which states "Invoice/credit memo entry setting is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of materials management and invoicing processes. This error can arise due to various reasons related to configuration settings or document types in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type used for the invoice or credit memo may not be configured to allow the entry of invoices or credit memos. This can happen if the document type is set to a status that does not permit such transactions.
  
  
  Account Assignment Issues: The account assignment for the invoice or credit memo may not be valid or may not match the requirements set in the configuration.
  
  
  Vendor or Customer Settings: The vendor or customer master data may have settings that restrict the entry of invoices or credit memos.
  
  
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may be restricted from processing invoices or credit memos based on company