How To Fix /ISIDEX/EDEREG_INV246 - Gross totals in &1 unequal (individual doc: &2, combined doc: &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISIDEX/EDEREG_INV -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Gross totals in &1 unequal (individual doc: &2, combined doc: &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISIDEX/EDEREG_INV246 - Gross totals in &1 unequal (individual doc: &2, combined doc: &3) ?

  The SAP error message /ISIDEX/EDEREG_INV246 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the gross totals of individual documents and combined documents in the context of invoice registration or processing. This error typically arises in the SAP IS-U (Utilities) module, particularly when dealing with billing documents or invoice processing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the gross total amount of an individual document does not match the gross total amount of the combined document. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect amounts entered during invoice creation or modification.
  Document Changes: Changes made to individual documents after they have been combined into a single document.
  Currency Differences: If the documents are in different currencies and there are conversion issues.
  Rounding Differences: Rounding discrepancies can occur when calculating totals, especially if there are multiple line items involved.
  Incomplete Data: Missing or incomplete data in the individual or combined documents.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Document Details: Check the individual document (&2) and the combined document (&3) for discrepancies in amounts. Ensure that all line items are correctly accounted for.
  
  
  Recalculate Totals: If there are any changes made to the individual documents, recalculate the totals to ensure they match the combined document.
  
  
  Check for Rounding Issues: Look for any rounding differences that may have occurred during the calculation of totals. Adjust the amounts if necessary.
  
  
  Verify Currency Settings: If the documents involve different currencies, ensure that the currency conversion rates are correct and consistent.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Reprocess Documents: If necessary, you may need to reverse or delete the combined document and reprocess the individual documents to ensure they are correctly combined.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases updates that fix known issues.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP IS-U for invoice processing, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FB03 (Display Document).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to invoice processing and error handling in the IS-U module.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /ISIDEX/EDEREG_INV246.