How To Fix WS240 - Different invoicing party at supplier sttlmnt list header and item level

WS240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Different invoicing party at supplier sttlmnt list header and item level

What causes this issue?

The invoicing party &V1& of the individual settlement document is
different from the invoicing party &V2& in the supplier settlement list.

System Response

The data cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WS240 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS240: Different invoicing party at supplier settlement list header and item level:
  
  Error Message:
  WS240 - Different invoicing party at supplier settlement list header and item level
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of a Supplier Settlement List (e.g., in the context of Vendor Invoice Verification or Supplier Settlement in Logistics Invoice Verification) when the invoicing party specified at the header level of the settlement list does not match the invoicing party specified at the item level.
  
  The invoicing party is a key field that identifies the party responsible for invoicing.
  SAP requires consistency between the invoicing party at the header and item levels to ensure correct processing and posting.
  If there is a mismatch, SAP throws this error to prevent inconsistent or incorrect invoice processing.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  During the creation or posting of a Supplier Settlement List (transaction codes like MRRL, MRBR, or custom settlement processes).
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