How To Fix M8_2308 - Retention amount is greater than credited retention amount to date

M8_2308 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Retention amount is greater than credited retention amount to date

What causes this issue?

The retention amount can only be as high as the retention amount
credited to date.

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?

Correct the entry in the <LS>Retention Amount in Document Currency</>
field.
INCLUDE STORNO

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2308 - Retention amount is greater than credited retention amount to date ?

  The SAP error message M8_2308, which states "Retention amount is greater than credited retention amount to date," typically occurs in the context of project management or contract management within SAP, particularly when dealing with retention payments in construction or service contracts.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system detects that the retention amount you are trying to process exceeds the total amount that has already been credited as retention to date. This situation can occur due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The retention amount entered in the transaction is higher than what has been previously credited.
  Misconfiguration: There may be issues with the configuration of the retention settings in the project or contract.
  Incomplete Transactions: Previous transactions related to retention may not have been completed or posted correctly.
  Changes in Contract Terms: If there have been changes to the contract terms regarding retention, it may not be reflected in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take