How To Fix M8731 - It does not make sense to create a credit memo

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 731

• Message text: It does not make sense to create a credit memo

Used exclusively in program RMVKON0.

What causes this issue?

You have selected return deliveries for goods withdrawals for the
supplier and company code indicated in the above line. Since the sum of
the items selected is negative, you would have to post a credit memo for
this supplier. This does not make sense.

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?

Check whether goods withdrawals exist for the supplier in the relevant
company code which you have not yet selected. Select them, if possible.
If the sum of the items selected is:
positive, choose <LS>Post</>. The system will post the document.
still negative, you should wait until further goods have been withdrawn
to make the sum positive before you settle up the consignment stock from
this supplier in the company code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8731 - It does not make sense to create a credit memo ?

  The SAP error message M8731, which states "It does not make sense to create a credit memo," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system has determined that a credit memo cannot be created for the transaction you are attempting to process. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Relevant Document: There may not be a corresponding invoice or goods receipt that can be referenced for the credit memo.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to use may not be valid for creating a credit memo.
  Status of the Document: The original document (like an invoice) may be in a status that does not allow for a credit memo to be created (e.g., it may already be fully credited).
  Quantity Issues: The quantity being credited may exceed the quantity that was originally invoiced or