How To Fix M8557 - Maintain supplier-specific tolerances for supplier &, company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Maintain supplier-specific tolerances for supplier &, company code &

What causes this issue?

In Logistics Invoice Verification, you can post an invoice containing a
balance. To do this, you maintain supplier -specific tolerances, which
are assigned to an Invoice Verification tolerance group. You enter this
tolerance group in the supplier master record.
However, you have not entered an Invoice Verification tolerance group in
the supplier master.
INCLUDE MM_IV_MELDUNGEN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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

System Response

The system carries out the tolerance check using the limits for small
differences maintained for company code &V2&.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use supplier -specific tolerances, enter the appropriate
Invoice Verification tolerance group in the supplier master record for
supplier &V1& in company code &V2&.
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It might make sense to create a new Invoice Verification tolerance group
in Customizing.
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You can switch off this message in Customizing.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8557 - Maintain supplier-specific tolerances for supplier &, company code & ?

  The SAP error message M8557 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining supplier-specific tolerances for a specific supplier and company code. This error typically arises when you are trying to process a transaction related to purchasing or inventory management, and the system cannot find the necessary tolerance settings for the specified supplier in the context of the given company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tolerance Settings: The most common cause of this error is that the supplier-specific tolerances have not been defined in the system for the specified supplier and company code.
  Incorrect Supplier or Company Code: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the supplier or company code fields.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle supplier-specific tolerances.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8557 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Supplier-Specific Tolerances:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBA5 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Master Data > Vendor > Central > Maintain Tolerances).
  Enter the supplier number and the company code.
  Define the necessary tolerances for the supplier. This includes setting up tolerances for price differences, quantity differences, etc.
  
  
  
  Check Supplier and Company Code:
  
  Verify that the supplier number and company code you are using are correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings in the system to ensure that the tolerances are set up correctly for the purchasing organization and company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific tolerances that need to be set, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on the appropriate settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to understand where the error might occur.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain vendor data and tolerances.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.