How To Fix BP320 - Item total is not the same as the control total in the payment budget

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Item total is not the same as the control total in the payment budget

What causes this issue?

The system has calculated a payment budget total for the items entered
which does not agree with the control total you have specified.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries for the individual items in the payment budget.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP320 - Item total is not the same as the control total in the payment budget ?

  The SAP error message BP320, which states "Item total is not the same as the control total in the payment budget," typically occurs in the context of budget management and payment processing within SAP. This error indicates a discrepancy between the total amount of individual line items in a payment document and the overall control total that has been defined in the payment budget.
  Causes:
  
  Data Entry Errors: The most common cause is a mismatch between the sum of the individual line items and the control total. This can happen if there are mistakes in entering amounts for line items.
  Changes in Line Items: If line items are added, modified, or deleted after the control total has been set, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Budget Availability Check: The budget may not be properly updated to reflect the changes in line items, leading to a mismatch.
  Currency Differences: If line items are in different currencies and