How To Fix G5181 - Local net amount & in summary sheet is different from & in detail sheet

G5181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G5 - IS-Oil /Joint Venture/ Material transfer pricing

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Local net amount & in summary sheet is different from & in detail sheet

The total NET local amount &V1& entered in the summary sheet has to be
equal to the total NET amount &V2& entered in the detail sheet.
Otherwise, no posting will be done for this venture &V3&, equity group
&V4&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G5181 - Local net amount & in summary sheet is different from & in detail sheet ?

  The SAP error message G5181 indicates a discrepancy between the local net amount in the summary sheet and the detail sheet of a financial document. This error typically arises during the reconciliation process or when generating reports that aggregate financial data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry mistakes can lead to inconsistencies between summary and detail amounts.
  Posting Errors: Incorrect postings or adjustments made to individual line items can cause the summary to reflect a different total.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If transactions involve multiple currencies, conversion rates may not be applied consistently, leading to discrepancies.
  Document Changes: If a document is modified after the summary has been generated, it may not reflect the latest changes.
  Timing Issues: Transactions may be posted at different times, leading to temporary discrepancies until all postings are completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Recheck Data Entry: Verify that all amounts have been entered correctly in both the summary and detail sheets.
  Review Posting Documents: Check the individual line