How To Fix 9P700 - Incoming invoice &3 &4 for PO &2 posted to alternative account &1

9P700 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9P - Russia and Ukraine class messages for development

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Incoming invoice &3 &4 for PO &2 posted to alternative account &1

What causes this issue?

The system found an incoming invoice for the current purchase order,
which was posted to the alternative account &V1&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9P700 - Incoming invoice &3 &4 for PO &2 posted to alternative account &1 ?

  The SAP error message 9P700 typically indicates an issue related to the posting of an incoming invoice against a purchase order (PO) that has been assigned to an alternative account. This error can arise in various scenarios, often related to configuration or data entry issues. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Alternative Account Assignment: The error suggests that the invoice is being posted to an alternative account that is not properly configured or does not match the expected account for the purchase order.
  Account Determination Issues: There may be issues with the account determination settings in the system, which dictate how accounts are assigned for different types of transactions.
  Incorrect PO Configuration: The purchase order may have been set up incorrectly, leading to discrepancies when trying to post the invoice.
  Missing Master Data: The vendor or material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with