How To Fix F5263 - The difference is too large for clearing

F5263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 263

• Message text: The difference is too large for clearing

What causes this issue?

A non-assigned difference exists for the specified clearing amount.
The difference for an automatic difference posting must not be greater
than the difference permitted for the user, nor greater than the
difference permitted for the tolerance group that is contained in the
customer/vendor master record.

System Response

It is not possible to automatically charge off the difference.

How to fix this error?

You can charge off the difference manually using the function "Clear
differences". You define the upper limits for automatically clearing
differences in the tolerance group assigned to the user.
<DS:TRAN.OBA4>Change tolerance groups for user</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5263 - The difference is too large for clearing ?

  The SAP error message F5263, "The difference is too large for clearing," typically occurs during the clearing process in the Financial Accounting (FI) module when the difference between the amounts to be cleared exceeds a predefined threshold. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to clear open items in accounts payable or accounts receivable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Large Differences: The most common cause is that the difference between the debit and credit amounts exceeds the allowable limit set in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The threshold for clearing differences may be configured in the system, and if the difference exceeds this limit, the error will be triggered.
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues or discrepancies in exchange rates, this can also lead to large differences.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual errors in entering amounts or incorrect postings can lead to discrepancies that exceed the allowable limits.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Amounts: Check the amounts of the items