How To Fix M8186 - Balance is not equal to zero: & &

M8186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Balance is not equal to zero: & &

What causes this issue?

You cannot post the document as the balance is &V1& &V2&.

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?

Check the gross invoice amount, the tax amount, the amounts in the
items selected and any unplanned delivery costs in the document header.
The items selected on the item list may not be the same as those in the
invoice.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8186 - Balance is not equal to zero: & & ?

  The SAP error message M8186, which states "Balance is not equal to zero: & &", typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document processing. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the inventory balance, meaning that the total quantity of materials does not match the expected quantity.
  Causes:
  
  Unbalanced Inventory Transactions: There may be transactions that have not been properly balanced, such as goods receipts, goods issues, or transfer postings.
  Incorrect Document Posting: Errors during the posting of material documents can lead to discrepancies in inventory balances.
  Pending Transactions: There may be pending or incomplete transactions that have not been finalized, leading to an imbalance.
  Data Corruption: In rare cases, data corruption in the database can lead to incorrect inventory balances.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material management module can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Documents: Review the material documents related to the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure