How To Fix M8495 - Unplanned delivery costs cannot be greater than amount invoiced

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 495

• Message text: Unplanned delivery costs cannot be greater than amount invoiced

What causes this issue?

You entered unplanned delivery costs in the amount of %V1%. This value
is higher than the amount invoiced of %V2%. This is not allowed.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Correct the amounts entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8495 - Unplanned delivery costs cannot be greater than amount invoiced ?

  The SAP error message M8495, which states "Unplanned delivery costs cannot be greater than amount invoiced," typically occurs during the invoice verification process in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the unplanned delivery costs (such as freight, handling, or other additional costs) being entered exceed the total amount that has been invoiced for the goods received.
  Cause:
  
  
  Unplanned Delivery Costs Exceed Invoice Amount: The primary cause of this error is that the total of the unplanned delivery costs you are trying to enter is greater than the total amount of the invoice. This can happen if:
  
  The invoice amount is lower than the unplanned costs.
  There is a mismatch between the invoice and the expected costs.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that do not allow for the proper handling of unplanned delivery costs.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors can lead to incorrect amounts being inputted for either the invoice or the unplanned delivery costs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Invoice Amount: Check the invoice amount to ensure it is correct. If the invoice amount is indeed lower than the unplanned delivery costs, you may need to adjust the invoice or the costs accordingly.
  
  
  Adjust Unplanned Delivery Costs: If the unplanned delivery costs are incorrectly entered, adjust them to ensure they do not exceed the invoiced amount.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If this issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to invoice verification and unplanned delivery costs. Ensure that the settings allow for the correct processing of these costs.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling unplanned delivery costs and invoice verification.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MIRO (Invoice Verification) and MIGO (Goods Movement) to navigate the processes involved.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the invoice verification process are adequately trained and have access to documentation that outlines the correct procedures for handling unplanned delivery costs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.