How To Fix M8522 - You cannot display quantity differences for invoices with status &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 522

• Message text: You cannot display quantity differences for invoices with status &

What causes this issue?

You cannot display or edit quantity differences for invoices with
status &V1&.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8522 - You cannot display quantity differences for invoices with status & ?

  The SAP error message M8522, which states "You cannot display quantity differences for invoices with status &," typically occurs in the context of invoice processing in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the status of the invoice you are trying to view or process, particularly in relation to quantity differences.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invoice Status: The invoice you are trying to access has a status that does not allow for the display of quantity differences. This could be due to the invoice being in a blocked status or already fully processed.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on displaying quantity differences based on their configuration in the system.
  
  
  Incomplete Processing: The invoice may not have been fully processed or may have errors that prevent it from being displayed correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the invoice in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Invoice Status: Verify the status of the invoice. You can do this by navigating to the invoice document in the system and checking its current status. If it is blocked or in a status that does not allow for quantity differences, you may need to resolve that issue first.
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration of the document type associated with the invoice. Ensure that it allows for the display of quantity differences.
  
  
  Complete Processing: If the invoice is incomplete, ensure that all necessary steps have been taken to complete the invoice processing. This may involve correcting any errors or completing any missing information.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the invoice. If you suspect that this is the issue, contact your SAP security administrator to verify your access rights.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the specific transaction you are using.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MIRO (Invoice Verification) and MIGO (Goods Movement) to navigate through the invoice processing steps.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error M8522, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in invoice processing are trained on the correct procedures and understand the implications of invoice statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.