M8349 - Terms of payments in purchase order & differ from current terms

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Terms of payments in purchase order & differ from current terms

What causes this issue?

The terms of payment in the current invoice differ from those in the
current purchase order. In purchase order &V1&, other terms of payment
were stipulated:

Terms of payment key &V2&

1st cash discount period &V3& days &V4&%

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

Either you have selected more purchase orders with different terms of
payment, or you have changed the terms of payment manually.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8349 - Terms of payments in purchase order & differ from current terms ?

  The SAP error message M8349 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the terms of payment specified in a purchase order (PO) and the current terms of payment defined in the vendor master data or the purchasing organization settings. This error typically arises during the processing of a purchase order, invoice, or goods receipt.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Payment Terms: The payment terms defined in the purchase order do not match the payment terms set for the vendor in the vendor master data.
  Changes in Vendor Master Data: If the payment terms for the vendor have been changed after the purchase order was created, this can lead to a mismatch.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the purchasing organization or company code that are not aligned with the terms specified in the purchase order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and verify the payment terms assigned to the vendor.
  Ensure that the payment terms in the vendor master match those in the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order:
  
  Open the purchase order (transaction code ME23N) and check the payment terms specified in the PO.
  If necessary, update the payment terms in the purchase order to match the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Update Vendor Payment Terms:
  
  If the payment terms in the vendor master need to be updated to reflect the correct terms, you can do this using transaction code XK02 or MK02.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to payment terms in the purchasing organization and company code.
  Ensure that the payment terms are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Recreate Purchase Order:
  
  In some cases, if the purchase order is significantly outdated or if there are many discrepancies, it may be easier to create a new purchase order with the correct payment terms.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  XK03: Display Vendor (General Data)
  XK02: Change Vendor (General Data)
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing Data)
  MK02: Change Vendor (Purchasing Data)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payment terms and purchase orders.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to purchasing and vendor management for more detailed guidance on payment terms.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8349 error and ensure that the payment terms in your purchase orders are consistent with the vendor master data.