How To Fix BS_UPLOAD020 - Total credit amount must be equal to the total credit amount of all items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Total credit amount must be equal to the total credit amount of all items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS_UPLOAD020 - Total credit amount must be equal to the total credit amount of all items ?

  The SAP error message BS_UPLOAD020 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the total credit amount specified in the header of a document and the sum of the credit amounts of all individual line items within that document. This error typically occurs during the upload of financial documents, such as invoices or credit memos, where the total credit amount must match the sum of the line items.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Totals: The total credit amount entered in the header does not equal the sum of the credit amounts of the individual line items.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be mistakes in the amounts entered for the line items or the header.
  Missing Line Items: Some line items may not have been included in the upload, leading to an incomplete total.
  Currency Issues: If the document involves multiple currencies, there may be conversion issues affecting the totals.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Line Item Amounts: Check each line item to ensure that the amounts are correct and that they add up to the total credit amount specified in the header.
  Update Header Amount: If the line item amounts are correct, consider updating the header total to match the sum of the line items.
  Check for Missing Items: Ensure that all relevant line items have been included in the upload. If any are missing, add them and recalculate the total.
  Currency Consistency: If applicable, ensure that all amounts are in the same currency or that the currency conversion has been applied correctly.
  Re-upload the Document: After making the necessary corrections, attempt to re-upload the document.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or FB65 (Enter Credit Memo) to manually check the entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for guidelines on uploading financial documents to ensure compliance with system requirements.
  Testing: If you are working in a development or test environment, consider testing with a smaller dataset to isolate the issue before attempting a larger upload.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BS_UPLOAD020 error and successfully upload your financial document.