How To Fix FIPL_MMSAFT021 - Purchase Invoices: | Total debit amt: &1 | Total credit amt: &2

FIPL_MMSAFT021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPL_MMSAFT - FIPL_MMSAFT

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Purchase Invoices: | Total debit amt: &1 | Total credit amt: &2

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FIPL_MMSAFT021 - Details

• The SAP error message FIPL_MMSAFT021 typically indicates a discrepancy between the total debit and credit amounts in a purchase invoice. This error arises during the posting of a purchase invoice when the system detects that the total debit amount does not match the total credit amount, which is a requirement for balanced accounting entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect amounts entered in the invoice, leading to mismatched totals.
  Missing or Incorrect Tax Entries: If tax amounts are not correctly calculated or entered, it can lead to discrepancies.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the invoice involves multiple currencies, conversion rates may lead to mismatches.
  Incomplete Invoice Data: Missing line items or incorrect account assignments can cause the totals to be unbalanced.
  Posting Period Issues: If the invoice is being posted in a closed period, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Invoice Details: Check the invoice for any data entry errors. Ensure that all amounts are correctly entered and that