M8699 - Document canceled under number &. Clear FI documents manually ( & & )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 699

• Message text: Document canceled under number &. Clear FI documents manually ( & & )

What causes this issue?

The invoice was successfully cancelled. However, the FI follow-on
documents will not be balanced automatically at the moment.

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?

You must balance the open supplier items manually.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8699 - Document canceled under number &. Clear FI documents manually ( & & ) ?

  The SAP error message M8699 indicates that a document has been canceled, and it is prompting the user to clear Financial Accounting (FI) documents manually. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) and Financial Accounting (FI) integration, particularly when there are inconsistencies between the material documents and the financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  Document Cancellation: The primary cause of this error is that a material document has been canceled, but there are still related financial documents that need to be cleared.
  Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies between the material and financial documents, such as a mismatch in amounts or missing entries.
  Posting Errors: Errors during posting processes can lead to documents being in an inconsistent state.
  Manual Interventions: Manual changes or deletions in the system can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8699 error, follow these steps:
  
  Identify the Canceled Document: Check the document number provided in the error message to identify which document has been canceled.
  Review Related Documents: Look for any related financial documents that need to be cleared. You can use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the details of the financial documents.
  Clear Financial Documents: 
  
  Use transaction code F-03 (Clear G/L Account) or F-32 (Clear Customer) to manually clear the financial documents associated with the canceled material document.
  Ensure that you have the correct document numbers and amounts before proceeding with the clearing.
  
  
  Check for Open Items: Use transaction code FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to check for any open items that may be causing the issue.
  Repost if Necessary: If there are discrepancies, you may need to repost the documents correctly to ensure that the financial and material documents are aligned.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the clearing process or the implications of clearing certain documents, consult with your finance team or SAP support for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  F-03: Clear G/L Account
  F-32: Clear Customer
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to MM and FI integration to understand how documents are linked and the implications of cancellations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8699 error and clear the necessary financial documents.