Differences may arise - intentionally or unintentionally - when settling payments with receivables or liabilities. We distinguish in particular between
Differences due to the conversion of currencies
Differences due to discounts granted and utilised
Other small differences, so-called tolerances. These can be bank charges for foreign currencies or simple transposed figures.
Currency differences
The currency differences area is currently being revised (2025 Q1 and Q2). We recommend waiting for the revised function.
Payment tolerances
Here you determine the accounts that are addressed in the open item lists via Post tolerance.
For more information, see Cash discount and tolerance.
Cash discount method
By ticking the checkbox, an offsetting entry is made to the account of the original posting instead of to a separate cash discount account.
Depending on the case, you may be in breach of the prohibition of offsetting in accordance with Section 246 HGB.
Automatic cash discount posting
By ticking the checkbox, an automatic cash discount posting is made if you assign exactly one item in the clearing area of a posting screen and the payment amount and payment date are within the cash discount parameters of the posting. More on this under Cash discount and tolerance.