How To Fix M8220 - Different supplier: purchase order & placed with supplier &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Different supplier: purchase order & placed with supplier &

What causes this issue?

Purchase order &V1& was placed with supplier &V2&. However, you want to
post the invoice for supplier &V3&. This can be for one of two reasons:
You entered &V1& in the field <LS>Purchase order</>, and &V3& in the
field <LS>Supplier</>.
You entered a multiple allocation. The first item refers to a purchase
order for supplier &V3&. Another item refers to purchase order &V1&. The
system copies the supplier from the first item to all items, in this
case &V3&.
INCLUDE MM_IV_MELDUNGEN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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?

Check your entries and make any necessary corrections.
If you want to prevent all items being selected with the delivery note
number entered, change the system message to <LB>E</> in Customizing. To
do this, you work through the step <LS>Define Attributes of System
Messages</> in the Implementation Guide for <ZH>Invoice Verification</>.
The message is set as a warning in the standard system. In this case,
all items are selected.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8220 - Different supplier: purchase order & placed with supplier & ?

  The SAP error message M8220 indicates that there is a mismatch between the supplier specified in the purchase order (PO) and the supplier associated with the material or item being processed. This error typically occurs during the goods receipt or invoice verification process when the system detects that the supplier for the PO does not match the supplier for the material.
  Cause:
  
  Supplier Mismatch: The purchase order is created for a specific supplier, but the goods being received or invoiced are associated with a different supplier.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have been updated to reflect a different supplier, or the PO may have been created incorrectly.
  Vendor Master Data: There may be inconsistencies in the vendor master data, such as incorrect vendor assignments or changes in vendor details.
  PO Changes: If the purchase order was modified after it was created, it may have been assigned to a different supplier.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Purchase Order: Check the purchase order details to ensure that the correct supplier is listed. You can do this by navigating to the purchase order in SAP and reviewing the supplier information.
  Check Material Master: Review the material master data to confirm that the correct supplier is associated with the material. If necessary, update the material master to reflect the correct supplier.
  Correct Vendor Assignment: Ensure that the vendor master data is accurate and that the correct vendor is assigned to the material. If there are discrepancies, update the vendor master accordingly.
  Recreate Purchase Order: If the purchase order is incorrect, consider canceling it and creating a new purchase order with the correct supplier information.
  Consult with Procurement: If you are unsure about the correct supplier or if there are ongoing issues, consult with your procurement department for clarification and guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the purchase order details and ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition) to create a new requisition if needed.
  Material Master Data: Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data and associated suppliers.
  Vendor Master Data: Use transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) to review vendor details and ensure they are correct.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling purchase orders and vendor management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8220 error and ensure that your purchase orders and supplier information are correctly aligned.