How To Fix M8592 - Terms of payment & in PO & differ from those entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 592

• Message text: Terms of payment & in PO & differ from those entered

What causes this issue?

You entered the terms of payment of the invoice. Other terms of payment
were, however, agreed in the purchase order.

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 that the terms of payment you entered were correct and also the
allocation you made.
To find out the terms of payment in the purchase order, delete your
entry in the <LS>terms of payment</> section and press ENTER. The
system suggests the agreed terms of payment from the purchase order.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8592 - Terms of payment & in PO & differ from those entered ?

  The SAP error message M8592 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the terms of payment specified in the purchase order (PO) and those entered in the vendor master data or the invoice. This error typically arises during the processing of a purchase order or invoice when the system detects that the payment terms do not match.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Payment Terms: The payment terms defined in the vendor master data do not match the payment terms specified in the purchase order.
  Changes in Vendor Master Data: If the payment terms were changed in the vendor master data after the purchase order was created, this could lead to a mismatch.
  Manual Entry Errors: Incorrect manual entry of payment terms in either the PO or vendor master data can lead to this error.
  Different Payment Terms for Different Items: If different items in the same PO have different payment terms, this can also trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Payment Terms: Check the payment terms in both the vendor master data and the purchase order. Ensure they match.
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data) and check the payment terms.
  Open the purchase order (transaction code ME23N) and verify the payment terms there.
  
  
  
  Update Purchase Order: If the payment terms in the vendor master data are correct, update the purchase order to reflect the correct payment terms.
  
  You can do this by using transaction code ME22N to change the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Update Vendor Master Data: If the payment terms in the purchase order are correct, consider updating the vendor master data to reflect the correct payment terms.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If there are specific business rules regarding payment terms, consult with your finance or procurement team to ensure compliance with company policies.
  
  
  Check for Item-Specific Payment Terms: If the PO contains multiple items with different payment terms, ensure that the terms are consistent across all items or handle them according to the business process.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  XK03: Display Vendor Master Data
  MK03: Display Vendor Purchasing Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to purchasing and vendor management for further insights into handling payment terms.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8592 error and ensure that the payment terms are consistent across your purchase orders and vendor master data.