How To Fix MM_PUR_SES178 - Purchase order item &1 is relevant for differential invoicing.

MM_PUR_SES178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Purchase order item &1 is relevant for differential invoicing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES178 - Purchase order item &1 is relevant for differential invoicing. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES178 indicates that a purchase order item is relevant for differential invoicing. This typically occurs in scenarios where the purchase order is set up to allow for differential invoicing, which is a method used in procurement to handle situations where the invoice amount may differ from the purchase order amount due to various reasons, such as price changes or partial deliveries.
  
  Cause:
  The error message MM_PUR_SES178 can be triggered by several factors:
  
  Differential Invoicing Configuration: The purchase order item is configured to allow differential invoicing, but the system is unable to process the invoice due to missing or incorrect data.
  Invoice Verification Issues: There may be discrepancies between the purchase order and the invoice, such as differences in quantities or prices.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields or data may be missing in the purchase order or invoice that are necessary for processing differential invoices.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following