How To Fix M8_2004 - Prepayment not compatible with status of parked invoice

M8_2004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Prepayment not compatible with status of parked invoice

What causes this issue?

This parked invoice has already been prepaid.
The company-code-specific prepayment setting in Customizing does not
allow prepayment for the status in which you want to save the invoice.

System Response

The system cannot save the invoice document.

How to fix this error?

Save the parked invoice with the previous status ("Save" or "Fully
Save").

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2004 - Prepayment not compatible with status of parked invoice ?

  The SAP error message M8_2004, which states "Prepayment not compatible with status of parked invoice," typically occurs in the context of handling invoices and prepayments in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the prepayment and the status of the parked invoice, which prevents the system from processing the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Invoice Status: The parked invoice may not be in a status that allows for the application of a prepayment. For example, if the invoice is not yet approved or is in a state that does not permit further processing.
  Prepayment Amount: The amount of the prepayment may not match the requirements of the parked invoice, such as being too high or too low.
  Document Type: The document type of the parked invoice may not be compatible with the prepayment type being applied.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the application of prepayments