How To Fix MEPO836 - Sum of amounts &1 exceeds total amount &2

MEPO836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 836

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

What causes this issue?

The sum of the amounts &V1& that you have distributed among the account
assignment lines exceeds the total amount &V2& requested for this
material.

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?

You have the following options:
Reduce the amount in the account assignment lines.
Delete the superfluous account assignment lines by setting the deletion
indicator for each relevant line.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO836 - Sum of amounts &1 exceeds total amount &2 ?

  The SAP error message MEPO836 ("Sum of amounts &1 exceeds total amount &2") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when dealing with purchase orders, contracts, or other procurement-related transactions. This error indicates that the total of the amounts you are trying to process exceeds the allowed total amount for the document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The sum of the amounts entered for line items or related documents exceeds the total amount that is allowed or defined in the purchase order or contract.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the amounts entered for the line items, leading to an incorrect total.
  Currency Issues: If there are multiple currencies involved, discrepancies in currency conversion rates may lead to this error.
  Document Changes: If the total amount of the purchase order or contract has been changed after line items were added, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Line Items: Check the individual line item