How To Fix M8078 - Value entered greater than value still to be invoiced

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Value entered greater than value still to be invoiced

What causes this issue?

For the <GL:delivery_costs>delivery costs</>, you have entered a larger
amount than the amount to be invoiced.

How to fix this error?

Check your input and correct it if necessary. You may have to choose
"Cancel" and call up the function ""Select delivery costs" again to
obtain the correct default values.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8078 - Value entered greater than value still to be invoiced ?

  The SAP error message M8078 ("Value entered greater than value still to be invoiced") typically occurs in the context of materials management and invoicing processes. This error indicates that the value you are trying to enter for an invoice exceeds the amount that is still available to be invoiced for a particular purchase order or goods receipt.
  Cause:
  
  Over-Invoicing: You are attempting to invoice more than the quantity or value that has been received or is still open for invoicing.
  Goods Receipt Issues: The goods receipt for the purchase order may not have been posted correctly, or there may be discrepancies between the received quantity and the invoiced quantity.
  Partial Deliveries: If there have been partial deliveries, the system will only allow invoicing for the amount that has been delivered and not for the total order quantity.
  Incorrect Purchase Order Data: The purchase order may have been modified, or there may be errors in the data that affect the invoicing process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Goods Receipt: Verify that the goods receipt has been posted correctly for the purchase order. Ensure that the quantity received matches what you are trying to invoice.
  Review Open Invoices: Check if there are any open invoices for the same purchase order. You can do this by reviewing the invoice history or the purchase order history.
  Adjust Invoice Amount: If you are trying to invoice a higher amount than what is available, adjust the invoice amount to match the value that is still open for invoicing.
  Consult Purchase Order: Review the purchase order details to ensure that the quantities and values are correct and that there are no discrepancies.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or MIGO (Goods Movement) to check the status of the purchase order and goods receipt.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), MIGO (Goods Movement), and MIRO (Invoice Verification).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform the invoicing actions in SAP.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on the invoicing process within SAP to better understand the workflow and data requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8078 error and successfully process your invoice.