How To Fix M7779 - Difference amount of this item is too high

M7779 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 779

• Message text: Difference amount of this item is too high

What causes this issue?

The value of this item exceeds the maximum amount per item that has been
defined for your group.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You cannot post the inventory difference for this item.
Terminate this processing mode and choose Inventory count -> Enter to
enter the count results without difference posting.
To post the difference for this item, contact a person who is
authorized to post higher inventory differences.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7779 - Difference amount of this item is too high ?

  The SAP error message M7779, which states "Difference amount of this item is too high," typically occurs during the invoice verification process in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the difference between the invoice amount and the purchase order (PO) amount exceeds a predefined threshold set in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Price Variance: The invoice amount is significantly higher or lower than the amount specified in the purchase order.
  Tolerance Limits: The system has tolerance limits configured for price differences, and the invoice exceeds these limits.
  Currency Differences: If there are currency conversions involved, fluctuations in exchange rates may lead to significant differences.
  Incorrect Invoice Entry: Manual entry errors during invoice processing can lead to discrepancies.
  Changes in PO: If the purchase order was modified after the goods receipt but before the invoice was processed, this could lead to differences.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review the Invoice and PO: Check the invoice details against the purchase order to identify