How To Fix F5874 - Payment amount differs by &2% from calculated amount &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 874

• Message text: Payment amount differs by &2% from calculated amount &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5874 - Payment amount differs by &2% from calculated amount &1 ?

  The SAP error message F5874 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the payment amount entered and the calculated amount by a specified percentage. This typically occurs during the payment processing in the SAP system, particularly in the context of accounts payable or receivable.
  Cause:
  
  
  Rounding Differences: The most common cause of this error is rounding differences in the payment amount. This can happen if the payment amount is manually entered and does not match the system's calculated amount due to decimal rounding.
  
  
  Currency Conversion: If the payment involves currency conversion, fluctuations in exchange rates or differences in conversion rates can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Payment Terms: The payment terms defined in the vendor/customer master data may not align with the calculated amount, especially if discounts or penalties are involved.
  
  
  Manual Adjustments: If a user manually adjusts the payment amount without considering the calculated amount, this can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that affect how payment amounts are calculated, leading to differences.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Payment Amount: Check the payment amount entered against the calculated amount. Ensure that any manual adjustments are justified and correctly calculated.
  
  
  Check Rounding Settings: Review the rounding settings in the SAP configuration. Adjust the settings if necessary to ensure that they align with business requirements.
  
  
  Review Currency Settings: If the payment involves multiple currencies, verify the exchange rates and ensure that they are up to date.
  
  
  Adjust Payment Terms: Review the payment terms associated with the vendor/customer to ensure they are correctly set up and applied.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) to review and adjust payment proposals.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the discrepancy.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in payment processing are trained on how to enter payment amounts correctly and understand the implications of manual adjustments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.