How To Fix 8A504 - Recalculation leads to balance change in payment & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Recalculation leads to balance change in payment & & &

What causes this issue?

Due to the recalculation of the withholding tax the balance of a
payment changed. For example the balance of a payment to a vendor might
change because the withholding tax amounts after the recalculation are
bigger than those before the recalculation. Especially in the case of
minimums, scales or accumulation this can occur.

System Response

Recalculation is aborted.

How to fix this error?

Investigate the afftected payment and change it correspondingly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A504 - Recalculation leads to balance change in payment & & & ?

  The SAP error message 8A504 ("Recalculation leads to balance change in payment") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing in accounts payable or receivable. This error indicates that a recalculation of the payment amount has resulted in a change to the balance, which is not permissible under the current settings or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  Changes in Payment Terms: If payment terms have been modified after the initial payment was created, it can lead to discrepancies in the expected payment amount.
  Currency Exchange Rate Fluctuations: If the payment involves multiple currencies, changes in exchange rates can affect the total amount due.
  Invoice Adjustments: If there have been changes to the invoice (e.g., discounts, adjustments) after the payment was initiated, this can lead to a recalculation.
  Payment Block: The payment might be blocked due to certain conditions not being met, leading to a recalculation that changes the balance.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payment processing settings can lead to unexpected behavior during payment recalculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Payment Terms: Check if there have been any changes to the payment terms or conditions that could affect the payment amount.
  Check Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency exchange rates are correctly set and that there are no discrepancies in the currency conversion.
  Verify Invoice Details: Look for any changes made to the invoice after the payment was created. If adjustments were made, ensure they are reflected in the payment.
  Clear Payment Blocks: Investigate if there are any payment blocks in place and resolve them accordingly.
  Recreate Payment: If the issue persists, consider deleting the problematic payment and recreating it with the correct details.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to review the payment processing settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions), or FBZ1 (Post with Clearing) to manage payments and invoices.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payment processing and error handling for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further investigation.