How To Fix 67317 - Payment amount is too high

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67 - Loans Messages - Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Payment amount is too high

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67317 - Payment amount is too high ?

  The SAP error message 67317, "Payment amount is too high," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when processing payments or invoices. This error indicates that the payment amount being processed exceeds the allowable limit set in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Payment Limit Exceeded: The payment amount exceeds the maximum limit defined in the configuration settings for the payment method or vendor/customer.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific settings in the payment program or vendor/customer master data that restrict the maximum payment amount.
  Currency Issues: If the payment is being made in a different currency, the conversion rate might lead to an amount that exceeds the limit when converted to the base currency.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the payment amounts that can be processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payment Limits: Review the payment limits set for the payment method or vendor/customer in the configuration. Adjust the limits if necessary.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and check the payment method settings.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor/Customer Master Data: Ensure that the vendor or customer master data does not have any restrictions on payment amounts.
  
  Go to the vendor/customer master record and check for any limits or settings that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Amount: If the payment amount is indeed too high, consider splitting the payment into smaller amounts that are within the allowable limits.
  
  
  Currency Conversion: If currency conversion is involved, verify the exchange rates and ensure that the converted amount does not exceed the limit.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and its resolution.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) or FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) to review and process payments.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for payment methods can typically be found under:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Payment Methods in Country.
  
  
  User Exits and Enhancements: In some cases, custom user exits or enhancements may be implemented that could affect payment processing. Review any custom code that might be relevant.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.