How To Fix M8363 - Inconsistency in data in IDoc and purchasing document: field &

M8363 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 363

• Message text: Inconsistency in data in IDoc and purchasing document: field &

What causes this issue?

In Customizing for Invoice Verification, when processing IDOCs, a
consistency check is configured for the

material number.
The material number in the IDOC is different to
the manufacturer part number in the purchase order item
the material number stored in the purchase order item (if there is no
manufacturer part number in the purchase order item)


unit of measure.
The unit of measure in the IDOC is different to that in the purchase
order.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8363 - Inconsistency in data in IDoc and purchasing document: field & ?

  The SAP error message M8363 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the data in an IDoc (Intermediate Document) and the corresponding purchasing document. This error typically arises during the processing of IDocs related to purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Data Mismatch: The data in the IDoc does not match the expected values in the purchasing document. This could be due to incorrect or missing information in the IDoc.
  
  
  Field-Specific Issues: The error message specifies a particular field (denoted by &) that has the inconsistency. This could be a field related to item details, vendor information, or pricing.
  
  
  Changes in Master Data: If there have been changes in the master data (like vendor or material master) after the IDoc was generated, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the IDoc processing or in the purchasing document settings can also