How To Fix 5C870 - The advance of &1 is insufficient (minimum: &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 870

• Message text: The advance of &1 is insufficient (minimum: &2)

What causes this issue?

The advance of &V1& is insufficient (minimum: &V2&).
In accordance with article 5 of the regulation to promote residential
property using company pension funds ("Verordnung nber die
Wohneigentumsf?rderung mit Mitteln der beruflichen Vorsorge"), the
minimum advance amount must be 20,000.00 Swiss Francs (status: January
01, 2001).
This value is stored as a parameter under value type KAA3.

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?

Specify a higher advance amount.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C870 - The advance of &1 is insufficient (minimum: &2) ?

  The SAP error message 5C870, "The advance of &1 is insufficient (minimum: &2)," typically occurs in the context of advance payments or down payments in SAP, particularly in the area of Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable. This error indicates that the advance payment made is less than the minimum required amount for the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Advance Payment: The advance payment made for a particular transaction is lower than the minimum required amount set in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The minimum advance payment amount may be configured in the system settings, which could be based on business rules or specific transaction types.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in the data entry where the advance payment amount was incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Advance Payment Amount: Review the advance payment amount entered in the transaction. Ensure that it meets or exceeds the minimum required amount specified in the error message.
  Review Configuration Settings: If you have access to configuration settings, check the minimum advance payment settings for the relevant transaction type. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team or reviewing the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system.
  Adjust Payment Amount: If the advance payment is indeed insufficient, adjust the payment amount to meet the minimum requirement.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling advance payments and the related configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like F-47 (Down Payment Request) or F-48 (Down Payment) when encountering this error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on advance payments.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to make changes to advance payments or related configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module (e.g., FI - Financial Accounting) for further assistance.