How To Fix M8659 - & invoices were released, & still contain a manual block

M8659 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 659

• Message text: & invoices were released, & still contain a manual block

What causes this issue?

You want to release invoices, or you have deleted blocking reasons
manually:
&v3& have been processed.
&v1& of these have been released.
However, &v2& invoices still contain a manual payment block, and these
invoices were not released for payment.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to release invoices for payment, you must also delete the
manual payment block. To do this:
On the selection screen of transaction <LS>Release blocked invoices
(MRBR)</>, select blocking method <LS>Manual payment block</>.
Select <LS>Execute.</> The system suggests the invoices that contain a
manual block in the document header.
Select the invoice(s) to be released for payment.
Choose <LS>Release invoice</> and save your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M8659 - Details

• The SAP error message M8659 typically indicates that an invoice has been released but still contains a manual block, preventing further processing. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in the context of materials management and invoice verification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Block: The invoice has been manually blocked for payment or further processing. This could be due to discrepancies in the invoice, such as differences between the invoice amount and the purchase order or goods receipt.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce manual blocking under certain conditions.
  User Actions: A user may have intentionally placed a block on the invoice for review or correction purposes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Invoice: Check the invoice details to identify the reason for the manual block. Look for discrepancies between the invoice, purchase order, and goods receipt.
  Remove the Block: If the issue has been resolved, you can remove the manual block. This can typically be done