How To Fix M8794 - Document has been prepaid, do not enter retention

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 794

• Message text: Document has been prepaid, do not enter retention

What causes this issue?

A down payment document has been posted for this invoice document. You
cannot enter retention for prepaid invoices.

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

INCLUDE MM_IV_MELDUNGEN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

How to fix this error?

Delete the retention values at item level.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8794 - Document has been prepaid, do not enter retention ?

  The SAP error message M8794, which states "Document has been prepaid, do not enter retention," typically occurs in the context of procurement and invoice processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the document you are trying to process has already been prepaid, and therefore, you cannot enter retention amounts against it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Prepayment Status: The document (such as a purchase order or invoice) has been marked as prepaid. This means that a payment has already been made for the goods or services, and the system does not allow for retention entries on prepaid documents.
  Retention Entry Attempt: You are attempting to enter a retention amount (a portion of the payment that is withheld until certain conditions are met) on a document that has already been fully paid or prepaid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the document in question. If it is indeed marked as prepaid, you will need to adjust