How To Fix >4558 - Amount of payment specification must be between &1 &2 and &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 558

• Message text: Amount of payment specification must be between &1 &2 and &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4558 - Amount of payment specification must be between &1 &2 and &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message 4558 indicates that the amount specified in a payment specification is outside the allowed range. This error typically occurs during the processing of payment transactions, such as when creating or processing payment runs in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the amount of the payment specification does not fall within the defined limits. The placeholders &1, &2, &3, and &4 represent the following:
  
  &1 and &2: The lower limit of the payment amount.
  &3 and &4: The upper limit of the payment amount.
  
  This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect configuration of payment limits in the system.
  Manual entry of an amount that exceeds the defined limits.
  Changes in business rules or policies that have not been updated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Amount: Verify the payment amount you are trying to process. Ensure that it falls within the specified limits.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment specifications in your SAP system.
  Check the defined limits for payment amounts. This can usually be found in the configuration for payment methods or payment terms.
  
  
  
  Adjust Limits: If the limits are too restrictive for your business needs, consider adjusting them in the configuration settings. This may require appropriate authorization.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines that outline the payment processing rules in your organization. Ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  Test with Different Amounts: If you are unsure about the limits, try processing payments with different amounts to identify the acceptable range.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FBZP (Payment Program Configuration) to access payment configuration settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify payment configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payment processing and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.