Summary
The message "ERROR: Discount exceeds order subtotal" occurs when the amount of the discount is equal to the sales order total in Sage BusinessWorks.
Resolution
Sage BusinessWorks 2024 SP6 resolves this issue.
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Workaround
Change the amount of the discount to one penny less and import. Then go to OE, Orders, Maintain Sales Orders and edit the discount amount manually to the desired amount.
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