How To Fix 8B088 - The balance is not zero. Total: &1, Val+Disc+Freight+Ins+Exp: &2, Bal: &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 088

• Message text: The balance is not zero. Total: &1, Val+Disc+Freight+Ins+Exp: &2, Bal: &3

What causes this issue?

The balance of the fields Value, Discount, Freight, Insurance, Expenses
and Total is not correct.

System Response

It is not possible to store the values without the correct balance.

How to fix this error?

Correct the entries in the fields Value, Discount, Insurance or
Expenses, so that Value + Discount + Freight + Insurance + Expenses =
Total, or return to the application and adjust the total value there
according to the new conditions for Value, Discount, Insurance or
Expenses.
One possible cause of error may be that the discount has been entered
with the wrong sign. Note that the discount value has to be entered
with a negative sign.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B088 - The balance is not zero. Total: &1, Val+Disc+Freight+Ins+Exp: &2, Bal: &3 ?

  The SAP error message 8B088 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the financial balance of a document. Specifically, it states that the total amount does not equal the sum of the value, discounts, freight, insurance, and expenses, resulting in a non-zero balance. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  Total: &1: This represents the total amount of the document.
  Val+Disc+Freight+Ins+Exp: &2: This is the sum of the value, discounts, freight charges, insurance, and other expenses.
  Bal: &3: This indicates the balance, which is the difference between the total and the sum of the components.
  
  Causes
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect amounts entered for any of the components (value, discounts, freight, etc.) can lead to a mismatch.
  Missing Entries: If any of the components are not entered or are missing, it can cause the total to be incorrect.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the document involves multiple currencies, conversion rates may lead to discrepancies.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the financial settings or document types can lead to this error.
  Posting Errors: Errors during the posting process can also result in an incorrect balance.
  
  Solutions
  
  Review Document Entries: Check the document for any incorrect or missing entries. Ensure that all components (value, discounts, freight, insurance, expenses) are correctly entered.
  Recalculate Totals: Manually recalculate the total and the sum of the components to identify where the discrepancy lies.
  Check Currency Settings: If applicable, verify that currency conversion rates are correct and that all amounts are in the same currency.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for the document type are correct.
  Repost Document: If necessary, you may need to reverse and repost the document after correcting any discrepancies.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to review the document details or FB02 (Change Document) to make corrections.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address specific scenarios.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to financial documents in SAP.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a financial consultant who specializes in SAP to further investigate the issue.