How To Fix /ACCGO/CAS_MSG074 - Pre-payment amount should be less than contract value

/ACCGO/CAS_MSG074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_MSG -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Pre-payment amount should be less than contract value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG074 - Pre-payment amount should be less than contract value ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG074 indicates that there is an issue with the pre-payment amount in relation to the contract value. Specifically, it states that the pre-payment amount should be less than the total contract value. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or accounts payable processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Pre-Payment Amount Exceeds Contract Value: The most common cause of this error is that the pre-payment amount entered exceeds the total value of the contract. This can happen if the user mistakenly inputs a higher pre-payment amount than what is allowed.
  Contract Value Not Updated: If the contract value has been updated or changed after the pre-payment amount was entered, it may lead to this discrepancy.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce rules regarding pre-payments and contract values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pre-Payment Amount: Verify the pre-payment amount entered in the system. Ensure that it is less than