How To Fix M8518 - Conditions in & items were changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Conditions in & items were changed

What causes this issue?

The system automatically changed the conditions in &V1& items. It
changes prices and corrected the values in the items. It then checked
the tolerances.

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?

If tolerance limits are exceeded, the system does not change the
conditions in the items affected.
You have to process these items manually, as no automatic changes are
allowed if tolerance limits are exceeded.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8518 - Conditions in & items were changed ?

  The SAP error message M8518 ("Conditions in & items were changed") typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with pricing conditions in purchasing documents such as purchase orders or contracts. This error indicates that the conditions (like pricing, discounts, etc.) for certain items in the document have been modified, which can lead to inconsistencies or issues in processing.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Changes: Users may have manually changed the pricing conditions in the document or in the condition records.
  Automatic Updates: The system may have automatically updated the conditions based on changes in the master data or condition records.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the condition records and the document items, leading to the error.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the document may not be correctly configured, causing issues with condition determination.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the change logs for the document to identify what changes were made to the conditions. This can help in understanding the source of the error.
  Recheck Condition Records: Verify the condition records for the materials involved. Ensure that they are correctly maintained and that there are no discrepancies.
  Update Document: If the conditions have changed, you may need to update the document to reflect the new conditions. This can involve re-entering the pricing or refreshing the document.
  Check Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the document is appropriate and that all necessary condition types are included.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to view and modify purchase orders.
  Condition Records: Use transaction codes like MEK1 (Create Condition Record) or MEK2 (Change Condition Record) to manage pricing conditions.
  Change Logs: You can check the change logs in the document to see what modifications were made and by whom.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to error M8518 or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.