How To Fix 5H070 - The amount cannot be larger than the credit balance

5H070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5H - Garnishment Messages (Austria)

• Message number: 070

• Message text: The amount cannot be larger than the credit balance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5H070 - The amount cannot be larger than the credit balance ?

  The SAP error message 5H070, which states "The amount cannot be larger than the credit balance," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with customer accounts, credit limits, or payment processing. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Credit Balance: The primary reason for this error is that the amount you are trying to process (e.g., a payment, invoice, or credit memo) exceeds the available credit balance of the customer account.
  Credit Limit Exceeded: The transaction may exceed the predefined credit limit set for the customer in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the amount entered, leading to an attempt to process a larger amount than what is available.
  Open Items: There may be outstanding invoices or open items that are affecting the available credit balance.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Customer Credit Balance: Review the customer account to verify the current credit balance. You