How To Fix MEPO835 - Sum of amounts &1 less than total amount &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 835

• Message text: Sum of amounts &1 less than total amount &2

What causes this issue?

The sum of the amounts &V1& that you entered in the account assignment
lines is less than the total amount &V2& at item level.

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?

Increase the amount in the account assignment lines accordingly or check
the total amount.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO835 - Sum of amounts &1 less than total amount &2 ?

  The SAP error message MEPO835, which states "Sum of amounts &1 less than total amount &2," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when dealing with purchase orders or contracts. This error indicates that the total amount calculated from the line items does not match the expected total amount for the document.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Amounts: The sum of the individual line item amounts does not equal the total amount specified in the header of the purchase order or contract.
  Currency Issues: If there are different currencies involved, the conversion might not be handled correctly, leading to discrepancies.
  Incomplete Data Entry: Some line items may not have been fully populated with the correct amounts, or there may be missing line items.
  Changes After Approval: If changes were made to the line items after the document was approved, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Rounding Differences: Rounding differences in calculations can sometimes lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Line Item Amounts: Review all line items in the purchase order or contract to ensure that their amounts are correctly entered and that they sum up to the total amount.
  Verify Currency Settings: Ensure that all line items are in the same currency or that currency conversion is correctly applied.
  Recalculate Totals: If there have been changes to line items, recalculate the total amount to ensure it reflects the current line item amounts.
  Review Document Changes: If the document has been modified after approval, check the changes to ensure they are valid and consistent.
  Consult with Finance: If the issue persists, consult with the finance team to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the account settings or configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME31K (Create Contract) to review the purchase documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the purchase order or contract.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling purchasing documents and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MEPO835 error message.