How To Fix M8548 - No allocation criteria entered for invoice document & / &

M8548 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 548

• Message text: No allocation criteria entered for invoice document & / &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8548 - No allocation criteria entered for invoice document & / & ?

  The SAP error message M8548 "No allocation criteria entered for invoice document & / &" typically occurs in the context of invoice processing in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary allocation criteria for the specified invoice document, which is essential for processing the invoice correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Allocation Criteria: The invoice document lacks the required allocation criteria, which could include information such as cost centers, internal orders, or other relevant account assignment details.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly, leading to the inability to allocate costs properly.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have missed entering necessary information during the invoice entry process.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may require specific allocation criteria that have not been provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Invoice Document: Review the invoice document in question to ensure that all necessary allocation criteria are filled