How To Fix WSTI025 - Incorrect PDC inbounds exist for document &1. Post differences?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI - Messages about Store Workbench, Physical Inventory

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Incorrect PDC inbounds exist for document &1. Post differences?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI025 - Incorrect PDC inbounds exist for document &1. Post differences? ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSTI025 - Incorrect PDC inbounds exist for document &1. Post differences?
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of Payment Medium Workbench (PMW) or Payment Data Communication (PDC) inbound files in SAP. Specifically, it indicates that there are existing inbound payment data records (PDC inbounds) for the referenced document number (&1) that do not match or are inconsistent with the current processing context.
  Common causes include:
  
  Duplicate or conflicting inbound payment records for the same document.
  Partial or incorrect inbound payment data already posted or staged.
  Inbound payment data that does not correspond correctly to the document being processed.
  Timing issues where inbound data is processed multiple times or out of sequence.
  Configuration or mapping errors in the PDC inbound processing.
  
  
  Explanation:
  The system detects that there are already inbound payment records related to the document, but these records are "incorrect" or inconsistent, which may lead to posting differences if the system proceeds. The message prompts the user to confirm whether to post the differences despite the inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Inbound Records:
  
  Use transaction PDC_MON or related PDC monitoring transactions to review inbound payment data for the document.
  Identify if there are duplicate or conflicting inbound records.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Payment Document:
  
  Verify the payment document &1 in SAP (e.g., via transaction FB03 or FBL1N/FBL5N) to check if payments have already been posted or partially posted.
  Confirm if the inbound data matches the payment document details.
  
  
  
  Correct or Delete Incorrect Inbound Data:
  
  If incorrect or duplicate inbound records exist, consider deleting or correcting them before reprocessing.
  Use transaction PDC_DEL or appropriate tools to delete incorrect inbound data if necessary.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Inbound File:
  
  After cleanup, reprocess the inbound payment file.
  Ensure that the inbound file is correctly formatted and mapped.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the PDC inbound configuration in SPRO under Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Incoming Payments > Payment Medium Workbench.
  Verify that the mapping and processing rules are correct.
  
  
  
  Post Differences:
  
  If you are confident that posting differences is acceptable, you can confirm the prompt to post differences.
  However, this should be done cautiously to avoid reconciliation issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PDC_MON - Monitor Payment Medium Workbench inbound/outbound files.
  PDC_DEL - Delete inbound payment data.
  FB03 - Display document.
  FBL1N/FBL5N - Vendor/Customer line item display.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to Payment Medium Workbench and PDC inbound processing for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Payment Medium Workbench (PMW):
  
  PMW is used for processing payment files inbound and outbound.
  Proper configuration and mapping are critical to avoid such errors.
  
  
  
  Posting Differences:
  
  Posting differences occur when the payment amount or details do not exactly match the open items.
  SAP allows posting differences but they should be reviewed carefully.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WSTI025 indicates that inconsistent or incorrect inbound payment data exists for the document being processed. The solution involves reviewing and cleaning up inbound payment data, verifying document and payment details, correcting configuration if needed, and cautiously deciding whether to post differences.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the document number, payment method, and inbound file details.