Message type: E = Error
Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation
Message number: 578
Message text: Save the document and then post it
The posting date you entered is in a new fiscal year.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Hold the document, or schedule the document for verification in the
background.
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M8578
- Save the document and then post it ?The SAP error message M8578, which states "Save the document and then post it," typically occurs in the context of material documents or inventory management transactions. This error indicates that the system requires the document to be saved before it can be posted. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
Cause: Document Not Saved: The primary reason for this error is that the user is attempting to post a document (like a goods movement or inventory adjustment) without first saving it. In SAP, certain actions must be performed in a specific sequence. Incomplete Data: Sometimes, if the document is incomplete or has missing mandatory fields, the system may not allow posting until the document is saved with all required information. User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the posting action, leading to this error.
Solution: Save the Document: The immediate solution is to ensure
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