How To Fix M8_2312 - Prepayment is not possible in combination with retention

M8_2312 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Prepayment is not possible in combination with retention

What causes this issue?

You want to settle the invoice through prepayment. One or more of the
invoice items contain a retention.

System Response

The system cannot save the invoice with the creation of a prepayment
document.

How to fix this error?

Delete either the prepayment status in the invoice header or all
retention amounts at item level. You can then save the document.

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.

M8_2312 - Details

• The SAP error message M8_2312, which states "Prepayment is not possible in combination with retention," typically occurs in the context of procurement and invoicing processes within SAP. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the prepayment functionality and the retention functionality in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Retention and Prepayment Conflict: The error arises when a purchase order or contract is set up to allow for retention (withholding a portion of payment until certain conditions are met) while also attempting to process a prepayment. SAP does not allow these two functionalities to be used together on the same transaction.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow for prepayments when retention is involved. This is often a result of how the purchasing or invoicing processes are set up in the system.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent the combination of prepayments and retention.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Purchase Order/Contract: