How To Fix 1FA137 - Balance &1 &3 is higher than notice amount &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1FA - Betragskündigungen und Freibeträge

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Balance &1 &3 is higher than notice amount &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1FA137 - Balance &1 &3 is higher than notice amount &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message 1FA137 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the balance of a specific account or item, where the balance exceeds the allowed or expected notice amount. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as during the processing of invoices, payments, or other financial documents.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The balance of a specific account (denoted by &1) or item is greater than the notice amount (denoted by &2) for a specific currency (denoted by &3).
  This could be due to incorrect data entry, such as entering an incorrect amount in a transaction.
  It may also occur if there are outstanding transactions that have not been accounted for, leading to an inflated balance.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Transaction: Check the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the amounts entered are correct and that they align with the expected values.
  
  
  Check Account Balances: Verify the balances of the accounts involved. You can do this by running reports or using transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to see the detailed transactions.
  
  
  Adjust the Notice Amount: If the notice amount is set incorrectly, you may need to adjust it to reflect the correct expected balance.
  
  
  Clear Outstanding Items: If there are outstanding items that are causing the balance to exceed the notice amount, consider clearing or reconciling these items.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the module you are working in (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable).
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for checking balances and transactions, such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N, FBL3N, and FBL5N (for customer line items).
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings related to the financial module you are working with, as there may be specific settings that govern how balances and notice amounts are calculated.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant financial data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.