How To Fix M8073 - Reversal of partial amount: ratio amount/quantity too large

M8073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Reversal of partial amount: ratio amount/quantity too large

What causes this issue?

When a reverse entry is made for a partial amount, the ratio
<ZG>Reversal value: reversal quantity</> cannot be greater than the
ratio <LS>Value invoiced to date: quantity invoiced to date</>.

How to fix this error?

Correct the entries in the fields <LS>Amount</> and <LS>Quantity</>.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8073 - Reversal of partial amount: ratio amount/quantity too large ?

  The SAP error message M8073, "Reversal of partial amount: ratio amount/quantity too large," typically occurs during the reversal of a material document when the system detects that the ratio of the amount to the quantity being reversed is not within acceptable limits. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when dealing with partial deliveries, returns, or adjustments in inventory.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Amount/Quantity Ratio: The primary cause of this error is that the amount being reversed is disproportionately large compared to the quantity. For example, if you are trying to reverse a small quantity of goods but the amount associated with that quantity is high, the system will flag this as an error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material management module that define acceptable limits for the amount-to-quantity ratio.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the initial posting or reversal process can lead to discrepancies in the amount and