How To Fix M8_2186 - Invoice balance in prepayment document does not equal zero: &1 &2

M8_2186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Invoice balance in prepayment document does not equal zero: &1 &2

What causes this issue?

The prepayment document may not be posted, because the balance is &V1&
&V2&.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2186 - Invoice balance in prepayment document does not equal zero: &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message M8_2186, which states "Invoice balance in prepayment document does not equal zero: &1 &2," typically occurs in the context of handling prepayments and invoices in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the amounts in the prepayment document and the associated invoice, meaning that the total amount of the prepayment has not been fully applied or settled against the invoice.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsettled Prepayment: The prepayment amount has not been fully applied to the invoice, leading to a remaining balance.
  Incorrect Amounts: The amounts entered in the prepayment document and the invoice may not match, causing a mismatch.
  Partial Payments: If only a part of the prepayment has been applied to the invoice, the remaining balance will trigger this error.
  Document Status: The status of the prepayment or invoice may not allow for further processing due to prior errors or incomplete transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Prepayment and Invoice Amounts: Verify