How To Fix M8536 - Of & invoices, & were verified, & were blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 536

• Message text: Of & invoices, & were verified, & were blocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8536 - Of & invoices, & were verified, & were blocked ?

  The SAP error message M8536 indicates that a certain number of invoices have been verified but are blocked for some reason. This message typically arises in the context of the Materials Management (MM) module, particularly during the invoice verification process.
  Cause:
  The error message M8536 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Blocking Reasons: The invoices may be blocked due to specific reasons such as:
  
  Price discrepancies between the invoice and the purchase order.
  Quantity discrepancies between the invoice and the goods receipt.
  Missing or incorrect information in the invoice.
  Manual blocking by a user or due to a specific configuration in the system.
  
  
  
  Account Assignment Issues: There may be issues related to account assignments that prevent the invoices from being processed.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may lead to invoices being blocked automatically based on predefined criteria.
  
  
  Approval Workflow: If there is an approval workflow in place, the invoices may be pending approval, causing them to be blocked.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8536 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Invoice Details: Check the details of the blocked invoices to identify any discrepancies in price, quantity, or other relevant fields. Ensure that the invoice matches the purchase order and goods receipt.
  
  
  Check Blocking Reasons: Use transaction codes like MRBR (Release Blocked Invoices) to review the reasons for blocking. This transaction allows you to see the blocked invoices and their respective reasons.
  
  
  Correct Discrepancies: If discrepancies are found, correct them in the invoice or the purchase order as necessary. This may involve adjusting the invoice or contacting the vendor for corrections.
  
  
  Release Blocked Invoices: If the blocking reason has been resolved, you can manually release the blocked invoices using the MRBR transaction.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP MM configuration team to review the settings that may be causing the invoices to be blocked.
  
  
  Approval Process: If the invoices are pending approval, ensure that the appropriate personnel are notified to approve the invoices.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MRBR: Release Blocked Invoices
  MIRO: Invoice Verification
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on invoice verification and blocking reasons.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the necessary roles and authorizations to view and release blocked invoices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M8536 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.