How To Fix M8039 - Terms of payment in PO & differ from those entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Terms of payment in PO & differ from those entered

What causes this issue?

You entered the terms of payment indicated on the invoice. Other terms
of payment were, however, specified in purchase order &V1&.

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

Terms of payment key &V2&

1. Cash discount period &V3& days &V4&%

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the terms of payment entered and the purchase order number, if
necessary.
To copy the terms of payment from the purchase order, delete your
entries in the <LS>Payment terms</> section and press ENTER.
The system will then suggest the terms relevant terms of payment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8039 - Terms of payment in PO & differ from those entered ?

  The SAP error message M8039 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the terms of payment specified in a Purchase Order (PO) and those that have been entered or defined in the vendor master data or the purchasing info record. This can occur during various transactions, such as when creating or changing a purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Terms of Payment: The terms of payment in the PO do not match the terms defined in the vendor master data or the purchasing info record.
  Manual Entry Error: The user may have manually entered terms of payment in the PO that are different from what is set up in the vendor master.
  Changes in Vendor Master: If the vendor's terms of payment were changed after the PO was created, this could lead to a mismatch.
  Different Payment Terms for Different Items: If the PO contains items that have different payment terms, this can also trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Vendor Master Data: Verify the terms of payment in the vendor master data (transaction code MK03 for display). Ensure that they match the terms specified in the PO.
  Review Purchase Order: Open the purchase order (transaction code ME23N for display) and check the terms of payment entered. If they are incorrect, you can change them to match the vendor master.
  Update Purchasing Info Record: If applicable, check the purchasing info record (transaction code ME13 for display) for the vendor and material combination to ensure the terms of payment are consistent.
  Consult with Procurement Team: If there are specific business rules or agreements that dictate different terms of payment, consult with the procurement or finance team to understand the correct terms to use.
  Adjust PO if Necessary: If the terms of payment need to be changed in the PO, you can do so using transaction code ME22N (change PO) if you have the necessary permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MK03: Display Vendor Master
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings for terms of payment in the SAP system to ensure they align with business practices.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing vendor master data and purchase orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8039 error and ensure that the terms of payment are consistent across your purchasing documents.