How To Fix FI_E278 - Automatic transfer lines only for same vendor in DP and invoice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Automatic transfer lines only for same vendor in DP and invoice

What causes this issue?

Transfer lines from the vendor's reconciliation account and the standard
reconciliation account are only generated when the invoice and the down
payment are for the same vendor.

System Response

No automatic lines are generated.

How to fix this error?

Link invoices and down payments by means of earmarked funds only for one
vendor if you want to generate transfer lines automatically.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E278 - Automatic transfer lines only for same vendor in DP and invoice ?

  The SAP error message FI_E278, which states "Automatic transfer lines only for same vendor in DP and invoice," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module when dealing with automatic postings related to vendor invoices and down payments (DP). This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the vendor associated with the down payment and the vendor associated with the invoice.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Different Vendors: The down payment and the invoice are associated with different vendors. SAP requires that both the down payment and the invoice must be linked to the same vendor for automatic transfer lines to be created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that do not allow for the automatic transfer of lines between different vendors.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be data entry errors where the wrong vendor is selected for either the down payment or the invoice.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FI_E278 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the vendor for the down payment and the vendor for the invoice are the same. If they are different, you will need to either change the vendor on the invoice or create a new down payment for the correct vendor.
  
  
  
  Review Document Flow:
  
  Check the document flow to ensure that the down payment and the invoice are correctly linked. You can do this by reviewing the related documents in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Manual Posting:
  
  If automatic transfer lines cannot be created due to vendor mismatch, consider manually posting the necessary entries to reflect the down payment against the invoice.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP FI configuration team to ensure that the settings for automatic transfer lines are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) and F-48 (Down Payment Request) to review and manage vendor invoices and down payments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the behavior of down payments and invoices.
  
  By ensuring that the vendor information is consistent and correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the FI_E278 error and proceed with your financial transactions in SAP.