How To Fix VF282 - Field values &1 = '&2' and &3 = '&4' do not match.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Field values &1 = '&2' and &3 = '&4' do not match.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF282 - Field values &1 = '&2' and &3 = '&4' do not match. ?

  The SAP error message VF282 indicates that there is a mismatch between field values in the billing document. This error typically occurs during the billing process when the system detects inconsistencies between the data in the billing document and the data in the related sales order or delivery document.
  Cause:
  The error message VF282 is triggered when the values of certain fields do not match as expected. Common causes include:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The fields being compared (e.g., pricing conditions, customer data, or delivery information) have different values in the billing document compared to the sales order or delivery.
  Changes in Master Data: If there have been changes to customer master data, material master data, or pricing conditions after the sales order was created, this can lead to mismatches.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings in the pricing procedure or billing document may not align with the expected values.
  Manual Changes: If manual changes were made to the billing document that conflict with the original sales order or delivery data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VF282 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Field Values: Review the specific fields mentioned in the error message (e.g., &1, &2, &3, &4) to identify which values are mismatched. This will help you understand where the inconsistency lies.
  Compare Documents: Compare the billing document with the related sales order and delivery document to identify discrepancies in the relevant fields.
  Review Master Data: Check if there have been any changes to the customer or material master data that could affect the billing document.
  Adjust Pricing Conditions: If the issue is related to pricing, ensure that the pricing conditions are correctly set up and consistent across the documents.
  Recreate the Billing Document: If necessary, you may need to cancel the billing document and recreate it to ensure that it pulls the correct data from the sales order or delivery.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the pricing procedure and billing document settings are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VF02 (Change Billing Document) or VF03 (Display Billing Document) to analyze the billing document.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to see why the mismatch is occurring.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on billing processes and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VF282 error in your SAP system.