How To Fix WP703 - Amounts in transaction are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Amounts in transaction are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The sum of the item values (&V1&) does not correspond with the sum of
the payment methods (&V2&).
The error is due to the fact that the POS system sent the wrong
sales data.

System Response

The sales data could not be processed.

How to fix this error?

Correct the sales data using the IDoc editor.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP703 - Amounts in transaction are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message WP703: Amounts in transaction are inconsistent typically occurs in the context of payment transactions or financial postings where the system detects a mismatch or inconsistency in the amounts entered or calculated during the transaction.
  
  Cause of WP703
  
  Mismatch between amounts entered and system-calculated amounts: For example, the total amount of the payment does not match the sum of the individual line items or invoice amounts.
  Currency differences or rounding errors: Differences in currency conversion or rounding can cause inconsistencies.
  Incorrect or incomplete data entry: Missing or incorrect amounts in the payment document or clearing document.
  Inconsistent assignment of amounts to line items: The sum of the amounts assigned to individual items does not equal the total amount.
  Differences in withholding tax or deductions: If withholding tax or other deductions are applied incorrectly or inconsistently.
  Posting key or account assignment errors: Incorrect posting keys or account assignments that affect the amount calculations.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the amounts entered:
  
  Verify that the total payment amount matches the sum of the individual invoice or line item amounts.
  Ensure that any deductions, withholding taxes, or discounts are correctly calculated and applied.
  
  
  
  Review currency and rounding:
  
  Check if currency conversion rates are correct.
  Look for rounding differences and adjust if necessary.
  
  
  
  Correct data entry:
  
  Make sure all required fields are filled correctly.
  Re-enter the amounts carefully to avoid typos.
  
  
  
  Use SAP standard reports or transaction logs:
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Items), FBL5N (Customer Line Items), or FB03 (Display Document) to review the documents involved.
  Check the payment document and related invoices for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Recreate or reset the transaction:
  
  If the error persists, cancel the transaction and re-enter it carefully.
  Sometimes, clearing or resetting the payment proposal helps.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes or OSS:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address specific scenarios causing WP703.
  Example SAP Note: SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) might provide patches or detailed instructions.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes where WP703 may appear:
  
  F-28 (Post Incoming Payments)
  F-53 (Post Outgoing Payments)
  F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions)
  FB05 (Post with Clearing)
  
  
  
  SAP Modules involved:
  
  FI (Financial Accounting)
  AP (Accounts Payable)
  AR (Accounts Receivable)
  
  
  
  Common scenarios:
  
  Partial payments where the sum of partial amounts does not match the total.
  Payment runs where the payment proposal amounts differ from invoice amounts.
  Manual clearing of open items with inconsistent amounts.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WP703 Amounts in transaction are inconsistent
  
  
  Cause
  Mismatch between total and line item amounts, currency/rounding issues, incorrect data
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct amounts, check currency and rounding, re-enter data, use SAP reports
  
  
  Related T-codes
  F-28, F-53, F110, FB05
  
  
  Modules
  FI, AP, AR
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction and scenario where WP703 occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.