How To Fix M8498 - Invoice document & / & cannot be changed

M8498 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 498

• Message text: Invoice document & / & cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

You attempted to change invoice doucment &V1&/&V2&. This is not,
however, possible, as the document has already been posted. The invoice
document has the status &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 the document. You may have to reverse the document and re-enter
it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8498 - Invoice document & / & cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message M8498, which states "Invoice document & / & cannot be changed," typically occurs when there is an attempt to modify an invoice document that is either locked or has already been processed in a way that prevents further changes. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the invoice has been posted to accounting, has been cleared, or is part of a completed transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The invoice document may have a status that prevents changes, such as being posted or cleared.
  Locking Mechanism: The document might be locked by another user or process, preventing any modifications.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types in SAP may have restrictions on changes after they are posted.
  Integration with Other Modules: If the invoice is linked to other modules (like FI or CO), changes may be restricted based on the status in those modules.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the invoice