How To Fix F5A037 - Gross amount is smaller than net amount. Enter new net amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Gross amount is smaller than net amount. Enter new net amount

What causes this issue?

You have entered a gross amount that is smaller than the net amount you
entered.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct either the net or the gross amount.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A037 - Gross amount is smaller than net amount. Enter new net amount ?

  The SAP error message F5A037 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the gross amount and the net amount in a financial transaction. Specifically, it means that the gross amount entered is smaller than the net amount, which is not logically possible since the gross amount should always be equal to or greater than the net amount when taxes or deductions are considered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a simple data entry mistake where the gross amount was incorrectly entered as being less than the net amount.
  Incorrect Tax Calculation: If taxes or deductions are not calculated correctly, it can lead to a situation where the gross amount appears smaller than the net amount.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax codes or pricing procedures in the SAP system that lead to incorrect calculations.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, discrepancies in conversion rates