How To Fix M8174 - You can only give maximum & % cash discount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 174

• Message text: You can only give maximum & % cash discount

What causes this issue?

Due to your entries in the payment terms or in the fields <LS>Amount</>
(or <LS>Discount base</>) and <LS>Discount amount</>, the system has
established that the invoice to be posted contains more than &V1(C)& %
cash discount.
In the Customizing system of Invoice Verification, you are allocated to
tolerance group &V2&. A maximum cash discount of &V1(C)& % has been set
for this tolerance group in company code &V3&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please check what you have entered and make any necessary corrections.
If your entry is correct, you have one of the following possibilities:
You pass the invoice onto another user who is permitted to post a
higher cash discount.
Your system administrator changes the setting in the Customizing
system.
He/she increases the maximum cash discount for tolerance group &V2& in
company code &V3&.

<DS:TRAN.OMRB>Proceed</>
ENDIF
He/she allocates you to a tolerance group which is permitted to post a
higher cash discount.

<DS:TRAN.OMRC>Proceed</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8174 - You can only give maximum & % cash discount ?

  The SAP error message M8174, which states "You can only give maximum & % cash discount," typically occurs in the context of pricing and discounting in sales documents, such as sales orders or invoices. This error indicates that the cash discount percentage being applied exceeds the maximum allowed percentage defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The maximum cash discount percentage is set in the pricing procedure or in the customer master data. If the discount being applied exceeds this limit, the error will occur.
  Sales Document Settings: The specific sales document type may have restrictions on the cash discount that can be applied.
  Customer-Specific Settings: The customer master record may have specific cash discount terms that limit the percentage that can be applied.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the pricing procedure configuration in SPRO (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control and check the settings for cash discounts.
  Ensure that the maximum cash discount percentage is set correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Customer Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XD02 (Change Customer) to review the customer master data.
  Check the payment terms and cash discount settings for the specific customer. Adjust if necessary.
  
  
  
  Adjust Sales Document:
  
  If the sales document type has specific settings, you may need to adjust the document type configuration to allow for higher cash discounts if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If the cash discount percentage needs to be increased, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that it aligns with company policy.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the correct application of cash discounts to avoid exceeding the allowed limits.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  XD02: To change customer master data.
  VA02: To change sales orders.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to pricing procedures and cash discounts for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to cash discount processing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8174 error and ensure that cash discounts are applied correctly within the allowed limits.