How To Fix 6F012 - Vendor down payments are not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6F - Real Estate Contract Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Vendor down payments are not supported

What causes this issue?

In account determination you have set vendor special G/L transaction
&V2& for flow type &V1&. However, it is not possible to post with this
transaction from the Real Estate (IS-RE) component.

System Response

The posting to the object will not be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Change the account determination so that the account determination rule
does not use a special G/L transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6F012 - Vendor down payments are not supported ?

  The SAP error message 6F012 indicates that vendor down payments are not supported in the current configuration or context of the transaction you are trying to execute. This error typically arises in scenarios involving accounts payable and vendor transactions, particularly when attempting to process down payments for vendors in a way that is not allowed by the system settings.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may not be configured to allow down payments for the specific vendor or transaction type.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may not support down payments.
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may not be set up to allow down payments.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform may not be compatible with down payments.
  Payment Terms: The payment terms associated with the vendor may not allow for down payments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Configuration:
  
  Go to the vendor master data and ensure that the vendor is set up to allow down payments. This can be checked in the vendor's account settings.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using for the transaction supports down payments. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Terms:
  
  Review the payment terms assigned to the vendor. If they do not allow for down payments, consider modifying them to enable this feature.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the SAP configuration settings, check the settings related to down payments in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. You may need to enable down payment functionality for specific transaction types or vendors.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Transaction:
  
  If down payments are not supported for the current transaction, consider using an alternative method to process the payment, such as a standard invoice or payment request.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring down payments.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to vendor payments and down payment processing for more detailed information on how to set up and troubleshoot these transactions.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.