How To Fix M8604 - Please activate invoices

M8604 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Please activate invoices

What causes this issue?

You have selected the function <LS>Collective release</>.

System Response

The system lists all invoices in a deactivated state.

How to fix this error?

Activate the invoices which you want to release
Choose <LS>Save release</> to release all activated items.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M8604 - Details

• The SAP error message M8604 ("Please activate invoices") typically occurs in the context of materials management and invoicing processes. This error indicates that there are invoices that need to be activated before proceeding with further transactions. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Pending Invoices: The error usually arises when there are invoices that have not been activated in the system. This can happen if the invoices are in a blocked status or if they have not been processed correctly.
  Incomplete Document Flow: If the invoice is linked to a purchase order or goods receipt that has not been fully processed, it may lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the activation of invoices.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Invoices:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where the error occurred and check for any pending invoices.
  Use transaction codes like MIRO (Invoice Verification) to manually activate or process