How To Fix M8379 - EDI/SOA Invoice not Consistent

M8379 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 379

• Message text: EDI/SOA Invoice not Consistent

What causes this issue?

In an IDoc or SOA message, the delivery items must either all be invoice
items, or they must all be credit memo items.
In the first case, if all delivery items represent invoice items, all
returns items in this IDoc or SOA message must be credit memo items. In
the second case, if all delivery items represent credit memo items, all
returns items in this IDoc or SOA message must be invoice items.

System Response

The invoice cannot be posted correctly.

How to fix this error?

Use separate invoices for deliveries and returns.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8379 - EDI/SOA Invoice not Consistent ?

  The SAP error message M8379 "EDI/SOA Invoice not Consistent" typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the invoice data being processed. This error can arise from various issues, including data format discrepancies, missing information, or incorrect mappings between the EDI message and the SAP system.
  Causes of M8379 Error
  
  
  Data Format Issues: The invoice data received may not conform to the expected format or structure defined in the EDI or SOA configuration.
  
  
  Missing Fields: Required fields in the invoice may be missing or not populated correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the EDI message and the SAP fields may be incorrect, causing the system to be unable to interpret the data properly.
  
  
  Validation Errors: The invoice may fail validation checks due to incorrect values, such as invalid item numbers, incorrect pricing, or tax codes.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may