How To Fix M8_2190 - Prepayment documents cannot be created for credit memos

M8_2190 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Prepayment documents cannot be created for credit memos

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2190 - Prepayment documents cannot be created for credit memos ?

  The SAP error message M8_2190, which states "Prepayment documents cannot be created for credit memos," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving credit memos and prepayments. This error indicates that the system does not allow the creation of prepayment documents for credit memos due to certain constraints or configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Transaction Type Restrictions: The system may be configured to prevent prepayment documents from being created for credit memos. This is often due to the nature of credit memos, which are typically used to reduce the amount owed rather than to create a prepayment.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the financial accounting module (FI) or materials management module (MM) may not allow for the generation of prepayment documents in conjunction with credit memos.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the credit memo may not be set up to allow prepayment processing.
  
  
  Business Process Logic: The business process may dictate that prepayments are