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