How To Fix >4168 - Amount (&1) to be distributed is not equal to distrib. amounts total (&2)

>4168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Amount (&1) to be distributed is not equal to distrib. amounts total (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4168 - Amount (&1) to be distributed is not equal to distrib. amounts total (&2) ?

  The SAP error message "4168 Amount (&1) to be distributed is not equal to distrib. amounts total (&2)" typically occurs during the distribution of amounts in financial transactions, such as during the allocation of costs or revenues. This error indicates that the total amount you are trying to distribute does not match the sum of the individual distribution amounts you have specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Amounts: The total amount you are trying to distribute (represented by &1) does not equal the sum of the amounts you have entered for distribution (represented by &2).
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the amounts entered for distribution, such as typos or incorrect values.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the distribution process in SAP, such as incorrect settings in the allocation structure.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the amounts are in different currencies, there may be a problem with the conversion rates