How To Fix 88680 - Specify a rounding indicator for re. partner &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 680

• Message text: Specify a rounding indicator for re. partner &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88680 - Specify a rounding indicator for re. partner & ?

  The SAP error message 88680, "Specify a rounding indicator for re. partner &," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings where a rounding indicator is required for a reconciliation partner (re. partner). This error is often encountered in modules like Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) when dealing with intercompany transactions or when posting to accounts that require specific rounding rules.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A transaction is being processed that involves a reconciliation partner (such as an intercompany transaction).
  The system requires a rounding indicator to determine how to handle rounding differences in the transaction.
  The rounding indicator has not been specified in the relevant configuration or transaction data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Ensure that the rounding indicators are properly defined for the reconciliation partners involved in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Specify Rounding Indicator:
  
  When entering the transaction, look for a field where you can specify the rounding indicator. This may be in the document entry screen or in the settings for the reconciliation partner.
  If you are using a custom program or transaction, ensure that the rounding indicator is being passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the reconciliation partner (vendor or customer) to ensure that the rounding indicator is set up correctly.
  You can do this by navigating to the vendor or customer master data and reviewing the settings related to payment terms and rounding.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to set up rounding indicators in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Rounding Indicators: These are used in financial transactions to determine how to round amounts (e.g., to the nearest whole number, to a specific decimal place).
  Reconciliation Partners: These are entities (customers or vendors) with whom you have financial transactions that need to be reconciled, often used in intercompany accounting.
  Transaction Types: The error may be specific to certain transaction types, such as invoice postings, payment processing, or intercompany settlements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 88680 in SAP.