Message type: E = Error
Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation
Message number: 540
Message text: Invoice document header not found for Inv. Verification in the background
The invoice document header entered could not be found.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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M8540
- Invoice document header not found for Inv. Verification in the background ?The SAP error message M8540, which states "Invoice document header not found for Invoice Verification in the background," typically occurs during the invoice verification process in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the corresponding invoice document header for the invoice verification process. Causes: Missing Invoice Document: The invoice document may not have been created or may have been deleted. Incorrect Document Number: The document number being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system. Document Status: The invoice document may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed (e.g., blocked or not yet posted). Background Job Issues: If the invoice verification is being processed in the background, there may be issues with the background job configuration or execution. Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the system from locating the invoice document. Solutions: Check Document Existence: Verify
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