How To Fix 5H159 - Minimum/maximum amount for creditor message is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Minimum/maximum amount for creditor message is not maintained

What causes this issue?

In table T511k, there is no entry for the constant 'PFGLG' for the
selected evaluation period &V1&/&V2&.

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?

Maintain the constant in the IMG structure 'Determine Threshold for
Creditor Message'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5H159 - Minimum/maximum amount for creditor message is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message 5H159, which states "Minimum/maximum amount for creditor message is not maintained," typically occurs in the context of payment processing or vendor management. This error indicates that there are constraints related to the minimum and maximum payment amounts that have not been defined for a specific creditor (vendor) in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The minimum and maximum payment amounts for the creditor have not been set up in the vendor master data.
  Incorrect Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of these parameters.
  Payment Program Settings: The payment program settings may not have been properly configured to handle the minimum and maximum amounts for the creditor.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK02 for general data or FK02 for company code data).
  Ensure that the minimum and maximum payment amounts are defined in the relevant sections. If they are not, you will need to enter the appropriate values.
  
  
  
  Maintain Minimum/Maximum Amounts:
  
  If the minimum and maximum amounts are not maintained, you can do so by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  This can typically be done in the following path: 
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Payable ? Vendor Accounts ? Define Minimum/Maximum Amounts.
  
  
  Here, you can set the required minimum and maximum amounts for the creditor.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Program Configuration:
  
  Check the payment program configuration to ensure that it is set up to recognize and enforce these limits.
  You can access the payment program settings through transaction code FBZP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the values to set, consult your organization's financial policies or reach out to your finance department for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK02: Change Vendor Master Data
  FK02: Change Vendor Master Data (Company Code)
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to vendor master data and payment program settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5H159 and ensure that the minimum and maximum amounts for the creditor are properly maintained in the SAP system.