How To Fix BS_UPLOAD021 - Total debit amount must be equal to the total debit amount of all items

BS_UPLOAD021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 021

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS_UPLOAD021 - Total debit amount must be equal to the total debit amount of all items ?

  The SAP error message BS_UPLOAD021 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the total debit amount specified in the header of a financial document and the total debit amount of all the line items within that document. This error typically occurs during the upload of financial data, such as during a batch input session or when using tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench).
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Amounts: The total debit amount in the header does not match the sum of the debit amounts in the line items.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be errors in the data being uploaded, such as missing or incorrect line item amounts.
  Data Formatting Issues: The data format may not be consistent, leading to incorrect calculations.
  Currency Differences: If the document involves multiple currencies, there may be issues with currency conversion or incorrect currency amounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Data: Check the uploaded data to ensure that the total debit amount in the