How To Fix M8708 - Invoice is a copy of reversed original invoice &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Invoice is a copy of reversed original invoice &1

What causes this issue?

You want to delete an invoice document that was created as a copy of a
reversed original invoice. Depending on the message type defined in
Customizing, this message may appear as a warning message or an error
message. You can only continue deleting the invoice if this message is
not an error message.

System Response

By deleting the invoice, you delete all the data of the document copy,
including the reference to the document number of the copy in the
original document. If the document copy is deleted and no valid copy of
the original invoice remains, you can copy the reversed original invoice
again in order to make changes.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8708 - Invoice is a copy of reversed original invoice &1 ?

  The SAP error message M8708, which states "Invoice is a copy of reversed original invoice &1," typically occurs in the context of invoice processing in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the invoice you are trying to process is a duplicate of a previously reversed invoice.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected that the invoice you are attempting to create or post is a duplicate of an invoice that has already been reversed. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Duplicate Invoice Entry: The user may have inadvertently attempted to enter an invoice that is identical to one that has already been reversed.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent the posting of invoices that are direct copies of reversed invoices to maintain data integrity and avoid financial discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Original Invoice: Review