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Message type: E = Error
Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation
Message number: 817
Message text: Entry & not defined
Your entry is not defined.
Enter a permitted value.
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M8817
- Entry & not defined ?The SAP error message M8817 ("Entry & not defined") typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management when the system cannot find a specific entry in the relevant master data or configuration settings. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of purchase orders, goods movements, or inventory management transactions.
Causes:
- Missing Master Data: The most common cause is that the material, vendor, or other relevant master data is not defined in the system.
- Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material type, purchasing organization, or plant may not be set up correctly.
- Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
- Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
Solutions:
Check Master Data:
- Verify that the material number, vendor, or other relevant entries exist in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like
MM03
(Display Material) orMK03
(Display Vendor).- If the entry is missing, create it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g.,
MM01
for materials,MK01
for vendors).Review Configuration Settings:
- Check the configuration settings for the material type, purchasing organization, and plant. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
- Use transaction
SPRO
to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant areas.Data Consistency Check:
- Run consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the data. This can be done using transaction codes like
SE11
to check table entries or using specific reports for data consistency.Authorization Check:
- Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
Consult SAP Notes:
- Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
Debugging:
- If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify the exact point of failure. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
Related Information:
MM01
, MM02
, MM03
, MK01
, MK02
, MK03
, and SPRO
.By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M8817 error and implement the appropriate solution.
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