M8288 - Different invoicing party & planned in purchase order &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 288

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

What causes this issue?

You entered a goods invoice with delivery costs.
In purchase order &V2&, the invoicing party is &V1&. You are now
posting the invoice to &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 entries 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 <LS>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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8288 - Different invoicing party & planned in purchase order & ?

  The SAP error message M8288 ("Different invoicing party & planned in purchase order &") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the invoicing party specified in the purchase order and the invoicing party in the invoice document. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the purchase order is created with one invoicing party, but the invoice is being processed with a different one.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Invoicing Party: The invoicing party in the purchase order does not match the invoicing party in the invoice document.
  Incorrect Purchase Order Data: The purchase order may have been created with incorrect data or may have been changed after the invoice was created.
  Vendor Master Data Issues: The vendor master data may not be correctly set up, leading to discrepancies in the invoicing party.
  Document Type Differences: Different document types may have different rules regarding invoicing parties.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order: Review the purchase order to confirm the invoicing party specified. Ensure that it is correct and matches the intended invoicing party.
  Review Invoice Document: Check the invoice document to see what invoicing party is being used. If it is incorrect, you may need to adjust the invoice.
  Correct the Invoicing Party: If the invoicing party in the purchase order is incorrect, you may need to change it to match the invoice or vice versa.
  Vendor Master Data: Ensure that the vendor master data is correctly maintained, including the invoicing party details.
  Consult with Procurement: If there are ongoing issues, consult with the procurement team to ensure that the purchase orders are being created with the correct details.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) and MIRO (Enter Incoming Invoice) to review and correct the relevant documents.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for details on how invoicing parties are handled in purchase orders and invoices.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in the procurement and invoicing processes are trained on the importance of matching invoicing parties.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8288 error and ensure that the invoicing party is consistent across your purchase orders and invoices.