How To Fix WZRE_IV304 - Supplier &1: Difference (&2) is within tolerance (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_IV - Clearing Workbench

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Supplier &1: Difference (&2) is within tolerance (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_IV304 - Supplier &1: Difference (&2) is within tolerance (&3) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Message:
  WZRE_IV304 Supplier &1: Difference (&2) is within tolerance (&3)
  
  1. Cause:
  This message occurs during invoice verification or payment processing in SAP when there is a difference between the invoice amount and the purchase order or goods receipt amount. However, the difference is within the allowed tolerance limits defined for the supplier or company code.
  
  The system checks the difference between the invoice amount and the expected amount.
  If the difference is within the tolerance limits configured in the system, SAP issues this warning message.
  The message indicates that the difference is recognized but is acceptable according to the tolerance settings.
  
  
  2. Explanation:
  
  Supplier &1: The supplier number or name.
  Difference (&2): The actual difference amount between invoice and PO/GR.
  Tolerance (&3): The tolerance limit set in the system for allowable differences.
  
  This message is informational or a warning rather than an error, meaning the system allows the posting to proceed because the difference is within the configured tolerance.
  
  3. Solution / Action:
  
  Review the difference amount: Check if the difference is reasonable and expected.
  Check tolerance settings:  
  
  Tolerances are maintained in transaction OBA3 (for company code level) or in vendor master data.
  Tolerances can be set for percentage or absolute amounts for invoice verification.
  
  
  If the difference is acceptable:  
  
  You can proceed with the invoice posting.
  No further action is required as the system allows posting within tolerance.
  
  
  If the difference is not acceptable:  
  
  Adjust the invoice or PO accordingly.
  Change tolerance limits if business requirements have changed (with proper authorization).
  
  
  Documentation: It is good practice to document or note the reason for the difference if it is recurring or significant.
  
  
  4. Related Information:
  
  Tolerance Groups for Vendors:  
  
  Defined in vendor master (transaction XK02 or FK02) under the "Payment Transactions" tab.
  Controls how much difference is allowed during invoice verification.
  
  
  Tolerance Limits in OBA3:  
  
  Define company code level tolerances for invoice verification.
  Includes tolerances for price differences, quantity differences, and total amount differences.
  
  
  Invoice Verification Process:  
  
  The system compares invoice data with PO and GR data.
  Differences beyond tolerance cause errors; within tolerance cause warnings like this message.
  
  
  Message Class: WZRE (related to invoice verification).
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WZRE_IV304 Supplier &1: Difference (&2) is within tolerance (&3)
  
  
  Cause
  Invoice difference is within allowed tolerance limits.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message; posting allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  Review difference; proceed if acceptable; adjust tolerance or documents if needed.
  
  
  Transaction
  OBA3 (tolerance settings), XK02/FK02 (vendor master)
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can also help you with the exact steps to check or change tolerance settings or how to handle this message in your specific SAP environment.