How To Fix WS784 - Compensation reason cannot be the same, check input data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 784

• Message text: Compensation reason cannot be the same, check input data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS784 - Compensation reason cannot be the same, check input data ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS784: Compensation reason cannot be the same, check input data
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to post a compensation document or perform a compensation transaction in SAP, and the system detects that the compensation reason entered is the same as the original reason. In other words, the compensation reason (used to explain why a compensation posting is made) must be different from the original posting reason to avoid confusion and maintain clear audit trails.
  Typically, this happens in scenarios such as:
  
  Clearing or compensating open items in FI (Financial Accounting) or CO (Controlling) where the compensation reason is a required field.
  When the user manually enters the same compensation reason as the original posting reason.
  Configuration or master data issues where compensation reasons are not properly differentiated.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Compensation Reason Input:
  
  When entering the compensation document, ensure that the compensation reason you specify is different from the original posting reason.
  Use a valid