How To Fix 67_PAYMENTS342 - Amount outside of due date tolerance (cleared payoff with due date &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67_PAYMENTS - Message Class Incoming Payment / Payment Postprocessing

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Amount outside of due date tolerance (cleared payoff with due date &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67_PAYMENTS342 - Amount outside of due date tolerance (cleared payoff with due date &1) ?

  The SAP error message 67_PAYMENTS342 indicates that there is an issue with a payment that is being processed, specifically that the amount is outside of the due date tolerance. This typically occurs when a payment is attempted for an invoice or a receivable that is either too early or too late compared to the defined due date tolerance settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Due Date Tolerance Settings: The system has defined tolerances for how early or late a payment can be made relative to the due date. If the payment amount falls outside of these tolerances, the error will be triggered.
  Payment Terms: The payment terms associated with the invoice may not align with the payment being attempted.
  Cleared Payoff: The error specifically mentions "cleared payoff," which suggests that the payment is being processed for an invoice that has already been cleared or settled, but the amount or timing does not meet the required criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Due Date Tolerance Settings: Review the tolerance settings in the configuration for payment processing. You may need to adjust the tolerances to allow for the payment to be processed.
  
  This can typically be found in the configuration under Financial Accounting (FI) settings.
  
  
  Review Payment Terms: Ensure that the payment terms associated with the invoice are correct and that they allow for the payment to be made within the expected timeframe.
  Verify Payment Amount: Check the payment amount being processed to ensure it matches the invoice amount and is within the allowed tolerance.
  Check Invoice Status: Confirm that the invoice has not already been cleared or settled. If it has, you may need to reverse the clearing or process a different payment.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling payment processing errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on handling payment tolerances.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to review invoices and payments.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to payment terms or tolerance settings if required.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting within SAP.