How To Fix M8479 - Price too high (tolerance limit of & % exceeded)

M8479 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 479

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

What causes this issue?

The price (value of the credit memo divided by the quantity) varies too
greatly from the net order price.
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System Response

The system has found that the value of the credit memo exceeds the
expected value (credit memo quantity x net order price) by more than
the tolerance for price variance set in Customizing (&V1& %).

How to fix this error?

Check your entries are correct and make any necessary changes. If you
post the document in spite of the variance, the system makes the
posting and the relevant account movements. The document is not
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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8479 - Price too high (tolerance limit of & % exceeded) ?

  The SAP error message M8479, which states "Price too high (tolerance limit of & % exceeded)," typically occurs during the procurement process when the price of a material exceeds the predefined tolerance limit set in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of purchase orders, goods receipts, or invoice verification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Price Variance: The price of the item being procured is higher than the expected price defined in the purchase order or the material master.
  Tolerance Limit: The system has a tolerance limit set for price variances, which is exceeded by the current price.
  Configuration Settings: The tolerance limits may be configured in the system settings, and the current transaction exceeds these limits.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Purchase Order: Check the purchase order to ensure that the price is correct and matches the agreed-upon price with the vendor.
  Adjust Tolerance Limits: If the price increase is justified, you may need to adjust the tolerance limits in