How To Fix MY244 - Invoice differences will be distributed proportionally (& & & &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY - Messages for Balance Sheet Valuation(Low.Val.Det./LIFO/FIFO)

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Invoice differences will be distributed proportionally (& & & &)

What causes this issue?

You have made settings so that invoice differences that cannot be
distributed sequentially, are stored in the database for future use.
When the data for the purchase order item &V1& &V2& was updated
(material &V3&, valuation range &V4&), an error occurred.

System Response

The differences were distributed proportioanlly across the receipts for
the same purchase order item.

How to fix this error?

Check the items affected.

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 MY244 - Invoice differences will be distributed proportionally (& & & &) ?

  The SAP error message MY244, which states "Invoice differences will be distributed proportionally," typically occurs in the context of invoice verification and is related to the handling of differences between the invoice amount and the purchase order amount. This message indicates that there are discrepancies in the amounts that need to be addressed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invoice Amount vs. Purchase Order Amount: The most common cause of this error is that the invoice amount does not match the amount specified in the purchase order (PO). This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Price changes after the PO was created.
  Quantity discrepancies (e.g., more items were delivered than ordered).
  Additional costs (e.g., freight, taxes) that were not accounted for in the PO.
  
  
  
  Tolerance Limits: SAP has tolerance limits set for invoice verification. If the difference between the invoice and the PO exceeds these limits, the system may trigger this message.
  
  
  Multiple Items: If the invoice contains multiple items, and the differences are not uniform across all items, the system may distribute the differences proportionally based on the item values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Invoice and PO: Check the invoice details against the purchase order. Ensure that the amounts, quantities, and any additional costs are correctly reflected.
  
  
  Adjust the Invoice: If the invoice is incorrect, contact the vendor to issue a corrected invoice that matches the PO.
  
  
  Adjust the Purchase Order: If the PO needs to be updated (e.g., due to a price change), you may need to adjust the PO accordingly. This can involve changing the price or quantity in the PO.
  
  
  Check Tolerance Settings: Review the tolerance settings in your SAP configuration. If necessary, adjust the tolerance limits to allow for minor discrepancies without triggering this error.
  
  
  Manual Adjustment: In some cases, you may need to manually adjust the invoice differences in the system to reflect the correct amounts.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling invoice discrepancies.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MIRO (Invoice Verification) to process invoices and check for discrepancies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user processing the invoice has the appropriate permissions to make changes to the invoice or PO.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Materials Management (MM) module for further assistance.