How To Fix AH493 - Discount types do not match

AH493 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 493

• Message text: Discount types do not match

What causes this issue?

You have used an inadmissible discount key in the fact maintenance.
Discount type &v2& from operand &v1& is different to discount type &v3&
from the discount

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose an appropriate discount using the input help in the field
<LS>Discount</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH493 - Discount types do not match ?

  The SAP error message AH493, which states "Discount types do not match," typically occurs in the context of pricing and discount management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the discount types applied to a sales document, such as a sales order or invoice.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Discount Types: The error usually arises when different discount types are applied to the same document or when the discount types defined in the pricing procedure do not align with the discount types in the condition records.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the pricing procedure or condition types that lead to this mismatch.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The customer master data or material master data may have different discount types defined, leading to inconsistencies when processing transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pricing Procedure: Review the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document. Ensure that the discount types used in the document are compatible