How To Fix M8082 - Price too high (tolerance limit of & & exceeded)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Price too high (tolerance limit of & & exceeded)

What causes this issue?

The invoice price (value invoiced divided by the quantity invoiced)
varies too greatly from the net order price.
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System Response

The system has established that the value invoiced exceeds the expected
value (quantity invoiced * net order price) by more than the tolerance
for price variances (&V1& &V2&) set in the Customizing system.
When you post the invoice, the system blocks the invoice with the
blocking reason "price variance".

How to fix this error?

Check what you have entered and make any necessary corrections. If you
post the document in spite of the variance, the system will post the
document and effect the associated account movements. However, the
document is also flagged with a blocking indicator, which prevents it
from being paid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8082 - Price too high (tolerance limit of & & exceeded) ?

  The SAP error message M8082, which states "Price too high (tolerance limit of & & exceeded)," typically occurs during the processing of a purchase order or goods receipt when the price of a material exceeds the predefined tolerance limit set in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the price of a purchase order item is significantly higher than the expected price or the last purchase price.
  Cause:
  
  Price Variance: The price of the item being ordered is higher than the last purchase price or the expected price.
  Tolerance Limits: The system has defined tolerance limits for price variances, and the current price exceeds these limits.
  Configuration Settings: The tolerance limits may be set too strictly in the configuration settings of the material management module.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Purchase Order: Check the purchase order to ensure that the price is correct. If the price is indeed correct, you may need to adjust the tolerance limits.
  Adjust Tolerance Limits:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP (usually done by a system administrator).
  Go to the relevant configuration path for purchasing (e.g., SPRO > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Tolerance Limits).
  Adjust the tolerance limits to allow for higher price variances if necessary.
  
  
  Update Material Master: If the price is expected to be higher, consider updating the material master record with the new price.
  Approval Process: If the price increase is valid but exceeds the tolerance, it may require an approval process to proceed with the purchase order.
  Consult with Procurement: Discuss with the procurement team to understand if the price increase is justified and if any further actions are needed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to review and modify purchase orders.
  Price Control: Understand the price control settings (moving average price vs. standard price) in the material master, as this can affect how prices are evaluated.
  Documentation: Ensure that any changes made to tolerance limits or prices are documented for audit purposes.
  User Training: Provide training to users involved in procurement to help them understand how to handle price variances and the implications of tolerance limits.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and adjusting the necessary settings, you can resolve the M8082 error and continue with your procurement processes.