How To Fix M8294 - Different order supplier & for delivery costs item in PO &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 294

• Message text: Different order supplier & for delivery costs item in PO &

What causes this issue?

You entered a goods invoice with delivery costs.
In an item for delivery costs in purchase order &V2&, supplier &V1& has
been entered. The purchase order is not selected, since only purchase
orders are listed for <LS>Selection supplier</> &V3&.
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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 M8294 - Different order supplier & for delivery costs item in PO & ?

  The SAP error message M8294, which states "Different order supplier & for delivery costs item in PO &," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the supplier (vendor) specified for the delivery costs item in a Purchase Order (PO) and the supplier associated with the other items in that same PO. This can happen in scenarios where delivery costs are being allocated to items from different suppliers.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Suppliers: The PO contains items from different suppliers, and the delivery costs item is linked to a supplier that is different from the suppliers of the other items.
  Incorrect PO Configuration: The delivery costs item may have been incorrectly configured to reference a different supplier than the items it is meant to support.
  Manual Entry Errors: There may have been manual entry errors when creating or modifying the PO, leading to inconsistencies in supplier information.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Purchase Order: Check the PO to identify the suppliers associated with each item. Ensure that the delivery costs item is linked to the same supplier as the other items in the PO.
  Adjust Delivery Costs Item: If the delivery costs item is incorrectly assigned to a different supplier, modify it to match the supplier of the other items in the PO.
  Create Separate POs: If the items are indeed from different suppliers, consider creating separate POs for each supplier, including their respective delivery costs.
  Consult with Procurement: If there are complexities in supplier relationships or delivery costs, consult with the procurement team to ensure that the PO structure aligns with business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on handling purchase orders and delivery costs.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to manage POs effectively.
  User Exits and Enhancements: In some cases, custom user exits or enhancements may be implemented to handle specific business logic related to delivery costs and suppliers.
  
  By addressing the supplier mismatch and ensuring that the delivery costs are correctly associated with the appropriate items, you should be able to resolve the M8294 error.