How To Fix PFM_1399 - Postings to vendor are different from postings to G/L accounts

PFM_1399 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_1 - Message class for POCLIS

• Message number: 399

• Message text: Postings to vendor are different from postings to G/L accounts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_1399 - Postings to vendor are different from postings to G/L accounts ?

  The SAP error message PFM_1399 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the postings made to vendor accounts and the postings made to General Ledger (G/L) accounts. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where the amounts or details recorded for a vendor do not match the corresponding entries in the G/L accounts.
  Causes:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry mistakes can lead to mismatched amounts between vendor invoices and G/L postings.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the financial accounting settings or in the integration between accounts payable and G/L accounts can cause discrepancies.
  Posting Period Issues: If the posting periods are not aligned or if there are restrictions on certain periods, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Currency Differences: If transactions are recorded in different currencies without proper conversion, it can lead to mismatches.
  Document Splitting: If document splitting is enabled and not configured correctly, it can lead to differences in how amounts are