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SAP message number 508 within class M8 - Automatic assignment not possible when criteria change








Messsage Text for 508(M8)

Automatic assignment not possible when criteria change


What causes this issue?
You have changed the allocation criteria in the invoice overview.

System Response
The system cannot carry out automatic allocation.

How to fix the issue?
The change in the allocation criteria only affect the items selected if you carry out the check again. To do this, change the Invoice Verification type to 1 or 2 (Verification in the background) and save the document.
Alternatively, you can branch into the item screen and change the allocation criteria. If you wish, changing the criteria here leads to the allocation criteria being evaluated and possibly to new items being selected.


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MESSAGE W508(M8). "warning message
MESSAGE E508(M8). "Error message
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