M8348 - Terms of payment in PO & differ from the current terms of payment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Terms of payment in PO & differ from the current terms of payment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8348 - Terms of payment in PO & differ from the current terms of payment ?

  The SAP error message M8348 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the terms of payment specified in a Purchase Order (PO) and the terms of payment that are currently set in the vendor master data or in the purchasing info record. This can lead to issues in processing payments and invoices, as the system expects consistency between these terms.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Terms of Payment: The terms of payment defined in the PO do not match the terms of payment defined in the vendor master data or the purchasing info record.
  Changes in Vendor Master Data: If the terms of payment for the vendor have been changed after the PO was created, this can lead to a mismatch.
  Manual Entry Errors: Incorrect manual entry of terms of payment in the PO or vendor master data can also cause this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Purchase Order: Check the terms of payment specified in the PO. You can do this by navigating to the PO in SAP and reviewing the relevant fields.
  Check Vendor Master Data: Go to the vendor master data and verify the terms of payment assigned to the vendor. You can do this using transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing).
  Update the PO or Vendor Master: 
  
  If the terms of payment in the PO are correct and should be retained, you may need to update the vendor master data to match the PO.
  Conversely, if the vendor's terms of payment are correct, you may need to update the PO to reflect the correct terms.
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Stakeholders: If there are discrepancies that cannot be resolved, consult with the procurement or finance team to determine the correct terms of payment.
  Recreate the PO: In some cases, if the PO is significantly out of sync with the vendor's terms, it may be easier to cancel the existing PO and create a new one with the correct terms.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), XK03 (Display Vendor), and ME22N (Change Purchase Order).
  Documentation: Ensure that you have access to the documentation regarding terms of payment and how they are set up in your organization’s SAP system.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit vendor master data and purchase orders.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on SAP purchasing processes and vendor management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8348 error and ensure that the terms of payment are consistent across your purchasing documents and vendor records.