How To Fix 4F264 - Duty payable cannot be & than &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 4F - Message class for India localization

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Duty payable cannot be & than &

What causes this issue?

Either the amount that you have entered in the <LS>Utilization</>
fields on the <LS>Utilitization</> tab is incorrect, or you have not
entered anything at all.
When you reverse an ARE document, you are no longer exempt from paying
the basic excise duty (BED) on the materials. Consequently, you have to
pay the BED plus interest backdated to the dispatch date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

On the <LS>Utilization</> tab, enter the exact amount of duty and
interest that you have to pay to the excise authorities. You can choose
which registers you want pay the amount owed from. However, the total
amount must match the amount displayed in the <LS>Total Payable</>
field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4F264 - Duty payable cannot be & than & ?

  The SAP error message 4F264 ("Duty payable cannot be & than &") typically occurs in the context of customs and excise duties in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with foreign trade or logistics processes. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the duty amount that is being processed, which cannot exceed a certain limit defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Duty Calculation: The calculated duty amount exceeds the maximum allowable limit set in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the customs duty configuration or in the material master data.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of duty amounts that do not comply with the defined limits.
  Customs Regulations: Changes in customs regulations that have not been updated in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Duty Amounts: Review the duty amounts being processed to ensure they are within the allowable limits. Compare them against the defined thresholds in the system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for customs duties in SAP (usually found in the IMG under Logistics > Logistics Execution > Customs > Customs Duty).
  Ensure that the duty rates and limits are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data: 
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant materials to ensure that the duty information is correctly maintained.
  Verify that the customs information is accurate and up to date.
  
  
  
  Transaction Data: 
  
  Review the transaction data for any inconsistencies or errors in the entries related to customs duties.
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, check the details of that transaction for any anomalies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If there have been recent changes in customs regulations, consult the relevant documentation or updates to ensure compliance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the duty calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and others that may involve customs duties.
  Customs Duty Reports: Utilize SAP reports related to customs duties to analyze and monitor duty calculations and compliance.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that may affect duty calculations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant specializing in SAP logistics and customs processes.