How To Fix F5612 - The difference is & &, please verify

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 612

• Message text: The difference is & &, please verify

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5612 - The difference is & &, please verify ?

  The SAP error message F5612 ("The difference is & &, please verify") typically occurs during the processing of financial documents, particularly in the context of invoice verification or payment processing. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the amounts in the document being processed and the amounts expected by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invoice Amount Mismatch: The amount on the invoice does not match the amount in the purchase order or the goods receipt.
  Currency Differences: If there are currency conversions involved, discrepancies may arise due to exchange rate differences.
  Tax Calculation Issues: Incorrect tax calculations or tax codes can lead to differences in the total amounts.
  Partial Deliveries: If there are partial deliveries and the invoice does not reflect the correct amounts for those deliveries, it can cause discrepancies.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual changes to amounts in the invoice or payment document can lead to mismatches.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Invoice and Purchase Order: Check the invoice against the purchase order and goods receipt to ensure that the amounts match.
  Check Currency Settings: If currency conversion is involved, verify that the exchange rates are correct and consistent across documents.
  Review Tax Codes: Ensure that the correct tax codes are being used and that the tax amounts are calculated correctly.
  Adjust Invoice Amounts: If there are discrepancies due to partial deliveries, adjust the invoice amounts accordingly.
  Consult with Finance Team: If the issue persists, consult with your finance or accounting team to investigate further and resolve any underlying issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MIRO (Invoice Verification) or FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) to review and correct the documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that they are set up correctly for your business processes.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP documentation for more detailed troubleshooting.