How To Fix VY617 - Invoice value falls within tolerance limits

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Invoice value falls within tolerance limits

System Response

The invoice value falls within the tolerance limits of 'open' shipment
cost items.
The tolerance check does not take into account items with existing
invoices.
Current value (Net invoice value) : &v3&
Comparison value of open items : &v4&

How to fix this error?

Check the items with existing invoices before forwarding to Financical
Accounting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY617 - Invoice value falls within tolerance limits ?

  The SAP error message VY617, which states "Invoice value falls within tolerance limits," typically occurs during the invoice verification process in the SAP system. This message indicates that the invoice amount is within the defined tolerance limits set for the invoice verification process, but it may not match the expected amount from the purchase order or goods receipt.
  Cause:
  
  Tolerance Limits: SAP allows for certain tolerances in invoice verification to account for minor discrepancies between the invoice and the purchase order or goods receipt. If the difference between the invoice amount and the expected amount is within these tolerances, the system may generate this message.
  Configuration Settings: The tolerance limits for invoice verification are configured in the system. If the invoice amount is within these limits but still not matching the expected amount, this message will appear.
  Invoice Amount: The invoice amount may be slightly different due to rounding differences, minor price changes, or other factors that are acceptable within the defined tolerances.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Tolerance Settings: Check the tolerance settings in the configuration. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Invoice Verification ? Define Tolerance Limits for Invoice Verification.
  Ensure that the tolerance limits are set appropriately for your business needs.
  
  
  
  Check Invoice and PO/GR: Compare the invoice amount with the purchase order (PO) and goods receipt (GR) amounts. If the invoice is within the tolerance limits but still needs to be adjusted, you may need to:
  
  Adjust the invoice to match the PO/GR.
  If the invoice is correct, you may need to adjust the PO or GR to reflect the correct amounts.
  
  
  
  Manual Approval: If the invoice is valid but does not match the PO/GR, you may need to seek manual approval to process the invoice despite the tolerance message.
  
  
  Consult with Finance/Procurement: If there are frequent occurrences of this message, it may be beneficial to consult with the finance or procurement teams to understand if there are underlying issues with pricing, vendor agreements, or invoice processing.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Tolerance Types: There are typically two types of tolerances in SAP: 
  
  Amount Tolerance: A fixed amount or percentage that allows for minor discrepancies.
  Quantity Tolerance: A tolerance based on the quantity of goods received versus the quantity invoiced.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MIRO (Invoice Verification) to view and process invoices, and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check the details of the purchase order.
  
  
  Documentation: Ensure that all relevant documentation (invoices, POs, GRs) is properly maintained and accessible for review.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the VY617 error message effectively.