How To Fix M8730 - [*] Document number is &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 730

• Message text: [*] Document number is &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8730 - [*] Document number is & ?

  The SAP error message M8730 typically indicates that there is an issue with a document number in the Material Management (MM) module. The message usually states something like "Document number is &," where "&" is a placeholder for the actual document number that is causing the issue.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Document Not Found: The document number you are trying to reference does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document number may not correspond to the expected document type (e.g., trying to reference a purchase order number when a goods receipt number is expected).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the document's status (e.g., it may be archived or deleted).
  Incorrect Input: The document number may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8730