How To Fix 6D218 - Adjustment of advance payments not possible for extern.ht.exp.stt.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Adjustment of advance payments not possible for extern.ht.exp.stt.

What causes this issue?

This external heating expense settlement &v1& was carried out in an
older release, therefore some data required for calculating the
backdated adjustment of the advance payments is missing.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the conditions using the corresponding function within the rent
adjustment (free condition adjustment) or reverse the external heating
expense settlement and carry it out again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D218 - Adjustment of advance payments not possible for extern.ht.exp.stt. ?

  The SAP error message 6D218 ("Adjustment of advance payments not possible for extern.ht.exp.stt.") typically occurs in the context of handling advance payments in SAP, particularly when dealing with external transactions or expense statements. This error indicates that there is an issue with adjusting advance payments for a specific external transaction or expense status.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Status: The external transaction or expense status may not be in a state that allows for adjustments. For example, if the transaction is already settled or closed, adjustments may not be permitted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict adjustments for certain types of transactions or expense statuses.
  Missing Data: Required data for processing the adjustment may be missing or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform adjustments on advance payments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transaction Status: Verify the status of the external transaction or expense statement. If it is closed or settled, you may need to reverse or reopen it before making adjustments.
  Review Configuration: Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for advance payments and expense statements allow for the necessary adjustments.
  Complete Required Data: Ensure that all required fields and data are filled out correctly before attempting to make an adjustment.
  User Authorization: Check if the user has the appropriate authorizations to perform the adjustment. If not, request the necessary permissions from your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines related to advance payments and expense adjustments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., FB60 for vendor invoices, F-28 for incoming payments) that may be involved in the process.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.