How To Fix M8081 - Quantity invoiced greater than goods receipt quantity (& &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Quantity invoiced greater than goods receipt quantity (& &)

What causes this issue?

This message is issued in two cases:
The quantity for which you are entering the invoice is greater than the
difference between the quantity delivered and quantity invoiced to
date.
The invoice is for a service item for which an invoice has already been
posted.
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System Response

The system has established that the product <ZG>(Quantity invoiced -
quantity to be invoiced) * Order price</> is greater than the tolerance
set in the Customizing system for quantity variance.
In the case of purchase-order-based invoice verification, the system
blocks the invoice for payment with the blocking reason "Quantity
variance".

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and make any necessary corrections.
Goods-Receipt based Invoice Verification
Conventional Invoice Verification
The system will not allow the quantity to be posted. For this reason,
you can only post the invoice as a subsequent debit. If you want to do
this, enter the appropriate subsequent debit indicator in the field
<LS>Subsequent debit</>.
Logistics Invoice Verification
If you post the document in spite of the variance, the system makes the
posting and the associated account movements. However, the document
will contain a block indicator, which will not allow it to be paid.
Purchase-Order-based Invoice Verification
If you post the document in spite of the variance, the system will
carry out the posting and the associated account movements. However,
the document will contain a block indicator, which will not allow it to
be paid.
Invoice for a service
When one invoice has been posted for a service item, the item is
considered to be settled. If you receive a second invoice for the item,
you can only enter this as a subsequent debit. Enter the appropriate
subsequent debit indicator in the field <LS>Subsequent debit</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8081 - Quantity invoiced greater than goods receipt quantity (& &) ?

  The SAP error message M8081, which states "Quantity invoiced greater than goods receipt quantity (& &)," typically occurs during the invoice verification process in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the quantity being invoiced exceeds the quantity that has been received and recorded in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Quantities: The most common cause is that the quantity on the invoice is greater than the quantity that was received and recorded in the system through a goods receipt (GR).
  Incorrect Invoice Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered a higher quantity on the invoice than what was actually received.
  Partial Deliveries: If the invoice is for a partial delivery, it may not match the total quantity expected based on the purchase order (PO).
  Goods Receipt Not Posted: The goods receipt for the items may not have been posted yet, or it may have been posted incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Goods Receipt: Check the goods receipt document to ensure that the quantity received matches what was expected. You can do this by using transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or MIGO (Goods Movement).
  Check Invoice Quantity: Review the invoice quantity entered in the system. Ensure that it matches the quantity received.
  Adjust Invoice: If the invoice quantity is incorrect, you may need to adjust the invoice to reflect the correct quantity. This can be done using transaction code MIRO (Invoice Verification).
  Post Additional Goods Receipt: If the goods receipt was not posted or was posted incorrectly, you may need to post an additional goods receipt for the missing quantity.
  Consult with Vendor: If the invoice is correct but the goods receipt is not, consult with the vendor to clarify the discrepancy.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MIGO: For posting goods movements, including goods receipts.
  MIRO: For invoice verification.
  MB03: For displaying material documents.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the MM module to ensure that the settings for invoice verification and goods receipt processing are correctly set up.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling invoice verification and goods receipt processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8081 error and ensure that the quantities in your invoice and goods receipt are aligned.