How To Fix M8698 - Invoice document & was posted and blocked for payment ( & & )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 698

• Message text: Invoice document & was posted and blocked for payment ( & & )

INCLUDE M8075 OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8698 - Invoice document & was posted and blocked for payment ( & & ) ?

  The SAP error message M8698 indicates that an invoice document has been posted but is blocked for payment. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Blocking Reasons: The invoice may be blocked for payment due to specific reasons set in the system, such as:
  
  Missing or incorrect purchase order (PO) reference.
  Invoice verification issues.
  Discrepancies between the invoice and the PO (e.g., price or quantity differences).
  Manual blocking by a user or due to a workflow process.
  
  
  
  Account Issues: The vendor account may have issues, such as:
  
  The vendor is blocked for payment.
  The vendor has exceeded credit limits.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may lead to automatic blocking of invoices based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: Required fields or data may be missing in the invoice document.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Blocking Reasons: 
  
  Use transaction code MRBR to analyze and