How To Fix M8172 - Discount base exceeds posting amount. Please correct

M8172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Discount base exceeds posting amount. Please correct

What causes this issue?

You have entered an amount in the <LS>Discount base</> field
which is greater than the value in the <LS>Amount</> field. This is not
permitted.

How to fix this error?

Please correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M8172 - Details

• The SAP error message M8172 "Discount base exceeds posting amount. Please correct" typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory accounting when there is a discrepancy between the discount base and the actual posting amount in a transaction. This error can arise during various processes, such as goods receipt, invoice verification, or when processing purchase orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Discount Calculation: The discount base may have been calculated incorrectly, leading to a situation where the discount exceeds the total amount being posted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of pricing procedures or discount settings in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the transaction can lead to incorrect amounts being posted.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are currency conversions involved, discrepancies can arise due to exchange rate differences.
  Incomplete or Incorrect Master Data: Issues with vendor or material master data can also lead to incorrect calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Transaction: Check the