How To Fix 8I157 - Total SED amount & is greater than available amount &

8I157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Total SED amount & is greater than available amount &

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8I157 - Details

• The SAP error message 8I157 typically relates to the Special Excise Duty (SED) in the context of excise tax processing in SAP. This error indicates that the total SED amount being processed is greater than the available amount, which can occur in various scenarios, such as during the posting of invoices or during the execution of certain transactions related to excise duties.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for excise duty may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the amounts.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the SED amount is incorrectly entered or calculated.
  Insufficient Available Amount: The available SED amount in the system may not be sufficient to cover the total SED amount being processed.
  Posting Errors: Previous postings may not have been completed correctly, leading to an incorrect balance of available SED amounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for excise duty in the SAP