How To Fix M8587 - When tax is &, negative tolerance limit shortfall

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 587

• Message text: When tax is &, negative tolerance limit shortfall

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8587 - When tax is &, negative tolerance limit shortfall ?

  The SAP error message M8587, which states "When tax is &, negative tolerance limit shortfall," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management when dealing with tax calculations in purchasing documents. This error indicates that the tax amount calculated exceeds the allowed negative tolerance limit set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Tolerance Limit: The error arises when the tax amount calculated for a transaction exceeds the negative tolerance limit defined in the system. This limit is set to control the acceptable variance in tax calculations.
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: There may be issues with the tax configuration in the system, such as incorrect tax codes or rates.
  Document Values: The values in the purchasing document (like purchase orders or invoices) may not align with the expected values based on the defined tolerances.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Tolerance Limits: Check the negative tolerance limits set in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for tax calculation in the relevant module (e.g., MM or FI). Adjust the limits if necessary to accommodate the transaction.
  
  Path: SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Tax on Sales/Purchases ? Define Tolerance Limits for Tax Calculation.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Codes: Ensure that the tax codes used in the transaction are correctly configured and that the tax rates are accurate. You can verify this in the tax configuration settings.
  
  Path: SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Tax on Sales/Purchases ? Check Tax Codes.
  
  
  
  Review Document Values: Examine the values in the purchasing document to ensure they are correct. If there are discrepancies, correct the values in the document.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the appropriate tolerance limits or tax configurations, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax configuration and tolerance limits.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on tax calculation and tolerance settings.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8587 error and ensure that your tax calculations are within the acceptable limits defined in your SAP system.