How To Fix M8580 - No allocation criteria exists for this invoice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 580

• Message text: No allocation criteria exists for this invoice

What causes this issue?

You tried to go to the allocation criteria for an invoice document.
This is not possible, as the invoice was created by
<DS:GLOS.EDI>EDI</>.
EDI invoices are transferred with the items. There is therefore no
allocation criteria.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

You cannot go to allocation criteria.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8580 - No allocation criteria exists for this invoice ?

  The SAP error message M8580, "No allocation criteria exists for this invoice," 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 to match the invoice with the corresponding purchase order or goods receipt.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Allocation Criteria: The invoice may not have the required allocation criteria set up, such as a purchase order number or goods receipt number.
  Incorrect Invoice Entry: The invoice may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch with the expected criteria.
  Incomplete Goods Receipt: If the goods receipt for the purchase order has not been completed or is missing, the system will not be able to allocate the invoice.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the invoice may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the allocation criteria from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Invoice Details: Verify that the invoice has the correct purchase order number or goods receipt number entered. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Review Goods Receipt: Ensure that the goods receipt has been posted for the corresponding purchase order. If it has not been posted, do so before processing the invoice.
  Check Document Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the document type used for the invoice to ensure it is set up correctly to allow for allocation.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like MIRO (Invoice Verification) to recheck the invoice entry and ensure all necessary data is present.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for invoice processing and allocation criteria to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in invoice processing to minimize errors in data entry.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.