How To Fix M8_2045 - Baseline date for payment &1 was copied from contract &2

M8_2045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Baseline date for payment &1 was copied from contract &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2045 - Baseline date for payment &1 was copied from contract &2 ?

  The SAP error message M8_2045 indicates that there is an issue with the baseline date for payment being copied from a contract. This typically occurs in the context of invoice processing or payment processing where the system is trying to derive the baseline date from a contract but encounters a problem.
  
  Cause:
  
  Contract Configuration: The contract from which the baseline date is being copied may not have a valid or appropriate baseline date set.
  Missing Data: The contract might be missing necessary data or configurations that are required for the baseline date to be determined.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the contract and the invoice or payment document.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or logic in place, they might be interfering with the standard process of copying the baseline date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Details: Review the contract (identified by &2 in the error message) to ensure that it has a