How To Fix M8291 - Different order supplier & in PO &

M8291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Different order supplier & in PO &

What causes this issue?

You are entering a goods invoice and entered the allocation criterion
<LS>Selection supplier</> &V3&.
Purchase order &V2& was placed with supplier &V1&; this is why it is not
selected.
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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8291 - Different order supplier & in PO & ?

  The SAP error message M8291, which states "Different order supplier & in PO &," typically occurs in the context of purchasing and inventory management. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the supplier (vendor) specified in the purchase order (PO) and the supplier associated with the order or material being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Mismatch: The vendor specified in the purchase order does not match the vendor associated with the material or the order.
  Incorrect PO Reference: The purchase order may have been created with an incorrect vendor reference.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have been set up with a different vendor than the one specified in the PO.
  Change in Vendor: The vendor for the material may have been changed after the PO was created, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Purchase Order: Check the purchase order details to ensure that the correct vendor is specified. You can do this by navigating to