How To Fix MN820 - Client & of external data differs from system client &

MN820 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 820

• Message text: Client & of external data differs from system client &

What causes this issue?

The client passed on in the external supplier business volume data (&V1&
) differs from the active client (&V2&).
The system has therefore replaced the client.

How to fix this error?

Please look into the matter. This situation is unlikely to involve a
program error.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MN820 - Details

• The SAP error message MN820 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the client of the external data being processed and the client of the SAP system. This typically occurs during data import or data transfer processes, where the system expects the data to be in a specific client context, but the incoming data is associated with a different client.
  
  Cause:
  
  Client Mismatch: The external data being imported is associated with a different client than the one currently active in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the data import may not be set correctly, leading to a mismatch.
  Data Source Issues: The source of the external data may have been set up incorrectly, or the data may have been exported from a different client.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Client Settings: Ensure that the client settings in the SAP system match the client from which the external data is being imported. You can do this by