How To Fix M8079 - Reversal value greater than value invoiced to date

M8079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Reversal value greater than value invoiced to date

What causes this issue?

The value being reversed cannot exceed the value invoiced to date.

How to fix this error?

Correct your input in the field <LS>Amount</>.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8079 - Reversal value greater than value invoiced to date ?

  The SAP error message M8079, "Reversal value greater than value invoiced to date," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or invoice verification when attempting to reverse a goods movement or an invoice. This error indicates that the reversal amount you are trying to process exceeds the total amount that has been invoiced to date for that particular item or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Excessive Reversal Amount: The most common cause is that the amount you are trying to reverse is greater than the amount that has been invoiced. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to reverse a quantity that has not been fully invoiced.
  There is a mismatch between the quantities in the system and the actual quantities invoiced.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document you are trying to reverse may not be correctly linked to the invoiced amount, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the reversal process can lead to incorrect