M8286 - Different invoicing party & planned in purchase order &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Different invoicing party & planned in purchase order &

What causes this issue?

You entered a goods invoice.
In purchase order &V2&, the invoicing party is &V1&. You are now
posting the invoice to invoicing party &V3&. This can be for one of two
reasons:
You entered &V2& in the field <LS>Purchase order</> and &V3& in the
field <LS>Invoicing party</>.
You entered a multiple allocation. The first item refers to a purchase
order with invoicing party &V3&. Another item refers to purchase order
&V2&. The system copies the invoicing party from the first item to all
items, in this case &V3&.
INCLUDE MM_IV_MELDUNGEN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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?

Check your entry and make any necessary corrections.
If you want to prevent items with different invoicing parties from
being selected, change the system message to <LB>E</> in Customizing.
To do this, you work through the step <LS>Define Attributes of System
Messages</> in the Implementation Guide for Invoice Verification.
The message is set as a warning in the standard system. In this case,
all items are selected.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8286 - Different invoicing party & planned in purchase order & ?

  The SAP error message M8286 indicates that there is a mismatch between the invoicing party specified in the purchase order and the invoicing party that is being used in the invoice. This error typically arises in the context of procurement and invoicing processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Invoicing Party: The invoicing party defined in the purchase order (PO) does not match the invoicing party in the invoice document. This can happen if the PO was created with a specific vendor or customer, and the invoice is being processed with a different one.
  Incorrect Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to discrepancies in the invoicing party.
  Changes in Purchase Order: If the purchase order was modified after the invoice was created, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Multiple Invoicing Parties: If the purchase order allows for multiple invoicing parties, the system may not be able to determine which one to use.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order and Invoice: Verify the invoicing party in both the purchase order and the invoice. Ensure they match. If they do not, you may need to adjust one of them.
  Update the Purchase Order: If the invoicing party in the invoice is correct, you may need to update the purchase order to reflect the correct invoicing party.
  Correct Vendor Master Data: Ensure that the vendor master data is correctly maintained and that the invoicing party is set up properly.
  Use the Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the correct transaction for invoicing. If you are using a transaction that does not support the invoicing party specified in the PO, you may need to switch to a different transaction.
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), MIRO (Invoice Verification), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for procurement and invoicing processes to understand how invoicing parties are managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the M8286 error message in SAP.