How To Fix T0031 - Inconsistencies between the price, quantity, and total amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T0 - General Treasury

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Inconsistencies between the price, quantity, and total amount

What causes this issue?

There is an inconsistency in the main flow.

System Response

The total amount of the main flow is calculated from the sum of the
quantity and price in the contract. The total amount that you entered
does not match this value.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the amount accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T0031 - Inconsistencies between the price, quantity, and total amount ?

  The SAP error message T0031 indicates that there are inconsistencies between the price, quantity, and total amount in a transaction. This typically occurs in the context of invoice processing, purchase orders, or sales orders where the calculated total does not match the expected total based on the provided price and quantity.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry mistakes in the price, quantity, or total amount fields.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, discrepancies may arise due to incorrect exchange rates.
  Pricing Conditions: Incorrect or missing pricing conditions in the pricing procedure can lead to mismatches.
  Tax Calculations: Errors in tax calculations can also cause inconsistencies in the total amount.
  Document Changes: Changes made to the document after it has been created (e.g., changing the price or quantity) without recalculating the total.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Document: Check the document (invoice, purchase order, etc.) for any discrepancies in the price, quantity, and total amount.
  Recalculate Totals: If you find any discrepancies, recalculate the total based on the correct price and quantity.
  Check Pricing Conditions: Ensure that the pricing conditions are correctly set up in the system and that they apply to the transaction.
  Currency Settings: If applicable, verify that the currency settings and exchange rates are correct.
  Adjust Tax Settings: Ensure that tax calculations are accurate and reflect the correct rates.
  Recreate the Document: If the document is too inconsistent to correct, consider deleting and recreating it to ensure all values are accurate.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order), MIRO (Invoice Verification), or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to review the documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the document.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on pricing procedures and invoice verification processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module (MM, SD, etc.) for further assistance.