How To Fix GJ680 - Cash Discounts for Open Item & & & & - Change Document Line if Necessary.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 680

• Message text: Cash Discounts for Open Item & & & & - Change Document Line if Necessary.

What causes this issue?

In document &v2& &v4& there is a payment term, which can result in a
cash discount

System Response

Dependend on the document date (may be influenced by the equity group)
the system automatically calculates cash discount, which results in a
difference in the automatic clearing.

How to fix this error?

You have two possibilities to solve the problem:
- run the batch input and set the discount amount of the refered
open items to zero. Do this for all lines which contain discount.
The clearing difference then should be zero and you can post the
clearing document
- change the payment terms (or fixed discount) in the refered
document lines and run the clearing process again

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ680 - Cash Discounts for Open Item & & & & - Change Document Line if Necessary. ?

  The SAP error message GJ680 typically relates to issues with cash discounts for open items in the context of financial transactions. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, payment processing, or when trying to adjust open items in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Open Item Management: The error may arise when there are discrepancies in the open item management settings, particularly related to cash discounts.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the financial accounting settings, particularly in the cash discount settings, can lead to this error.
  Document Changes: If there are attempts to change a document line that is not allowed due to the current status of the document or if the document is locked for editing.
  Missing Data: Required fields for processing cash discounts may be missing or incorrectly filled out.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for cash discounts in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for cash discounts are correctly defined in the relevant financial accounting configuration.
  Review Open Items: Check the open items related to the transaction. Ensure that they are correctly set up and that there are no discrepancies.
  Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to change. If the document is locked or in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to unlock it or change its status.
  Data Validation: Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. If any mandatory fields are missing, fill them in and try again.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on cash discount settings and open item management.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to review the document and FB02 (Change Document) to make necessary changes if allowed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its system with notes that address specific errors.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the documents in question.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GJ680 error and implement a solution to resolve it.