How To Fix M8517 - Tolerance error in item: PO & / &, material &, delivery note &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Tolerance error in item: PO & / &, material &, delivery note &

What causes this issue?

An error occurred in the following item during the item tolerance
check:
Order number &V1&, order item &V2&, material &V3&,
Delivery note number (if known): &V4&
The system only checks the tolerance limits after Invoice Verification
has been run and if the item data selected is more up-to-date than the
data processed manually.
Since manual correction of the old data combined with the newly
calculated data led to a tolerance error, the system was unable to
accept the corrections.

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 results of Invoice Verification once again.
If the invoice contains errors, look for the differences and try and
eliminate the cause.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8517 - Tolerance error in item: PO & / &, material &, delivery note & ?

  The SAP error message M8517 indicates a tolerance error related to a purchase order (PO) item. This error typically arises when the quantity or value of goods received does not match the expected quantity or value as defined in the purchase order, and it exceeds the allowed tolerance limits set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Tolerance: The received quantity exceeds the allowed tolerance limit compared to the ordered quantity.
  Value Tolerance: The value of the goods received is outside the acceptable range compared to the purchase order value.
  Configuration Settings: Tolerance limits for goods receipt may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Delivery Note Issues: The delivery note may not match the purchase order in terms of quantity or value.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order: Verify the details of the purchase order, including the ordered quantity and value.
  Review Goods Receipt: Check the goods receipt document to ensure that the quantities and values match the purchase order.
  Adjust Tolerance Limits: If necessary, adjust the tolerance limits in the configuration settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for tolerance limits in the SAP system (usually found in the Materials Management module).
  Adjust the settings for quantity and value tolerances as per business requirements.
  
  
  Correct Delivery Note: If the delivery note is incorrect, contact the supplier to rectify the discrepancies.
  Post with Tolerance: If the discrepancy is acceptable, you may be able to post the goods receipt with a tolerance override, depending on your organization's policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order), MIGO (Goods Movement), and MB03 (Display Material Document) to investigate the issue further.
  Tolerance Configuration: Tolerance limits can be configured in the SAP system under the following path: 
  
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Inventory Management and Physical Inventory ? Goods Movement ? Define Tolerance Limits.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on handling tolerance errors and configuring settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.