How To Fix M8569 - Invoice document & / & cannot be deleted

M8569 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 569

• Message text: Invoice document & / & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You attempted to delete invoice document &V1&/&V2&. This is, however,
not possible, as the document has already been posted, as can be seen
from Invoice Verification status &V3&.

System Response

You are not allowed to delete the document.

How to fix this error?

You can only remove the document from the system using the
reorganization process.
You can cancel the document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8569 - Invoice document & / & cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message M8569, which states "Invoice document & / & cannot be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete an invoice document that is either locked, has already been processed, or is associated with other documents or transactions that prevent its deletion.
  Causes:
  
  Document Locking: The invoice document may be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Document Status: The invoice may have already been processed (e.g., posted to accounting) or is in a status that does not allow deletion.
  Dependencies: The invoice may be linked to other documents (e.g., purchase orders, goods receipts) that need to be addressed before deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the invoice document.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may restrict the deletion of invoice documents under specific conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the invoice document. If it has been posted or is in a