How To Fix IDGT_LC156 - Cannot adjust rounding difference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDGT_LC -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Cannot adjust rounding difference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDGT_LC156 - Cannot adjust rounding difference ?

  The SAP error message IDGT_LC156 "Cannot adjust rounding difference" typically occurs during the processing of financial documents, particularly in the context of invoice processing or when dealing with currency conversions. This error indicates that there is a rounding difference that cannot be resolved automatically by the system.
  Causes:
  
  
  Rounding Differences: The most common cause is that the total amount of the document does not match the sum of its line items due to rounding differences. This can happen when dealing with currencies that have different decimal places or when calculations involve fractions that cannot be represented exactly in the currency format.
  
  
  Currency Settings: If the currency settings in the system are not configured correctly, it can lead to discrepancies in how amounts are rounded.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: Certain document types may have specific settings that affect how rounding differences are handled.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the financial settings in SAP, such as the settings for currency translation or rounding rules.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Manual Adjustment: If the rounding difference is small, you can manually adjust the amounts in the document to ensure that the total matches the sum of the line items.
  
  
  Check Currency Settings: Review the currency settings in the system to ensure that they are configured correctly. This includes checking the number of decimal places allowed for each currency.
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Check the settings for the specific document type you are working with to see if there are any rules regarding rounding differences.
  
  
  Use Rounding Adjustment Accounts: If applicable, consider using rounding adjustment accounts to handle small discrepancies automatically.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates that can resolve known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice) where this error might occur.
  Rounding Rules: Understand the rounding rules set in your SAP system, which can be found in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting.
  Testing: If changes are made to configurations, ensure to test in a development or quality environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the IDGT_LC156 error in SAP.