How To Fix M8080 - Reversal quantity greater than quantity invoiced to date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 080

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

What causes this issue?

The quantity being reversed cannot exceed the quantity invoiced to
date, since the invoiced quantity will be reduced by the reversal
quantity when the credit memo is posted.

How to fix this error?

Correct the reversal quantity in the field <LS>Quantity</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8080 - Reversal quantity greater than quantity invoiced to date ?

  The SAP error message M8080, "Reversal quantity greater than quantity invoiced to date," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document processing when you attempt to reverse a goods movement or a material document, and the quantity you are trying to reverse exceeds the quantity that has already been invoiced.
  Cause:
  
  
  Excessive Reversal Quantity: The quantity you are trying to reverse is greater than the quantity that has been invoiced. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to reverse a goods receipt for a quantity that has already been fully invoiced.
  There is a mismatch between the quantities in the system due to previous transactions or errors.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Document Flow: The document flow may not be correctly maintained, leading to discrepancies in the quantities.
  
  
  Partial Invoicing: If the invoicing process was done partially, and you are trying to reverse the entire quantity instead of just the invoiced amount.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Invoiced Quantities: Verify the quantities that have been invoiced against the material document. You can do this by checking the material document history or the invoice document.
  
  
  Adjust Reversal Quantity: Ensure that the quantity you are trying to reverse does not exceed the invoiced quantity. Adjust the reversal quantity accordingly.
  
  
  Review Document Flow: Check the document flow for the material document to ensure that all related documents (goods receipts, invoices, etc.) are correctly posted and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or MIGO (Goods Movement) to review the details of the material document and the associated invoices.
  
  
  Consult with Finance: If the issue persists, consult with the finance team to ensure that the invoicing process is correctly aligned with the inventory management process.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: If you believe this is a system error or bug, check for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this issue. You can also reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MIGO, MB03, and MIRO for managing goods movements and invoices.
  Material Document: Understand the structure of material documents in SAP and how they relate to inventory and financial postings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to perform reversals and view related documents in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8080 error and successfully manage your inventory transactions.