How To Fix M8520 - Invoice document & / & could not be created

M8520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Invoice document & / & could not be created

What causes this issue?

Logistics invoice document &V1& / &V2 could not be created.

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?

Try again.

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M8520 - Details

• The SAP error message M8520, which states "Invoice document & / & could not be created," typically occurs during the invoicing process in the Materials Management (MM) module or in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The invoice may not be created due to missing or incorrect data in the purchase order, delivery, or billing document. This can include missing account assignment, incorrect pricing conditions, or missing material master data.
  
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to invoice may be in a status that does not allow for invoicing. For example, if the delivery is not fully processed or if the purchase order is not complete.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the invoicing process, such as incorrect settings in the pricing procedure