How To Fix M8_2001 - Prepayment document does not exist (invoice status: &1)

M8_2001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Prepayment document does not exist (invoice status: &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2001 - Prepayment document does not exist (invoice status: &1) ?

  The SAP error message M8_2001, which states "Prepayment document does not exist (invoice status: &1)," typically occurs in the context of handling invoices and prepayments in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding prepayment document for the invoice you are trying to process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Prepayment Document: The most common cause is that a prepayment document has not been created for the invoice in question. This can happen if the prepayment was not processed or recorded correctly.
  Incorrect Invoice Status: The invoice status indicated by &1 may not be compatible with the processing of prepayments. For example, if the invoice is already marked as paid or completed, the system may not allow further processing related to prepayments.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry, such as incorrect document numbers or references