M8282 - Document reversed with no. &: Please manually clear FI documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Document reversed with no. &: Please manually clear FI documents

What causes this issue?

The invoice was successfully reversed. The FI follow-on documents cannot
be cleared automatically in the present release.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You must clear the open supplier items manually.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8282 - Document reversed with no. &: Please manually clear FI documents ?

  The SAP error message M8282 indicates that a document has been reversed, but there are associated Financial Accounting (FI) documents that need to be manually cleared. This situation typically arises in the context of inventory management and financial accounting integration within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Reversal of Material Document: The error occurs when a material document (e.g., goods movement) is reversed, but the corresponding financial documents (FI documents) related to that material document have not been cleared or adjusted accordingly.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the material management (MM) and financial accounting (FI) modules, leading to the inability to automatically clear the related documents.
  Manual Interventions: If manual adjustments or postings were made in the FI module without corresponding adjustments in the MM module, this can lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8282 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Related Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or MB51 (Material Document List) to find the material document that was reversed.
  Check the related FI documents using transaction code FB03 (Display Document) to see which documents are linked to the material document.
  
  
  
  Manual Clearing:
  
  If the FI documents are still open, you may need to manually clear them. This can be done using transaction code F-03 (Clear G/L Account) or F-32 (Clear Customer) depending on the nature of the documents.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform these actions.
  
  
  
  Repost if Necessary:
  
  If the reversal has caused discrepancies, you may need to repost the original transactions or make necessary adjustments to ensure that both MM and FI are in sync.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of clearing or reposting documents, consult with your finance team or SAP support to ensure compliance with accounting principles.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the integration settings between MM and FI are correctly configured. This includes checking the account determination settings and ensuring that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MB03: Display Material Document
  FB03: Display Document
  F-03: Clear G/L Account
  F-32: Clear Customer
  MB51: Material Document List
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to MM and FI integration to understand how these modules interact and the implications of document reversals.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8282 error and ensure that your financial documents are properly cleared and aligned with your material documents.