How To Fix 68218 - Difference too great for a 'minor difference' - posting not possible

68218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Difference too great for a 'minor difference' - posting not possible

What causes this issue?

The difference between the distributed amount and the amount to be
cleared is greater than the defined tolerance amount.

System Response

Posting is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Correct the distributed amounts, ensuring that the difference is within
the defined tolerance. If necessary, you can then let the system take
the tolerated difference off the books (even if it reduces profit).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68218 - Difference too great for a 'minor difference' - posting not possible ?

  The SAP error message 68218, "Difference too great for a 'minor difference' - posting not possible," typically occurs during the posting of a financial document, such as an invoice or a goods receipt, when the system detects a discrepancy between the amounts in the document and the amounts in the corresponding accounting entries. This error is often related to the tolerance limits set in the system for minor differences in financial postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Tolerance Limits: SAP has tolerance limits defined for minor differences in financial postings. If the difference between the expected amount and the actual amount exceeds this limit, the system will not allow the posting.
  Currency Differences: If there are currency conversions involved, the differences due to exchange rates can also trigger this error.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for tolerance limits in the financial accounting module may be set too low, leading to this error when legitimate differences occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tolerance Settings:
  
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