How To Fix ARBERP_MAP176 - Prepayment not possible; deactivate for supplier &1, company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Prepayment not possible; deactivate for supplier &1, company code &2

What causes this issue?

Prepayment is not supported when invoices are received from Ariba
Network. However, prepayment is activated for this supplier in your
company code.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Deactivate prepayment in the supplier master data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP176 - Prepayment not possible; deactivate for supplier &1, company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP176 indicates that a prepayment cannot be processed for a specific supplier and company code combination. This typically occurs when the system settings or configurations do not allow for prepayments to be made to that supplier.
  Cause:
  
  Supplier Configuration: The supplier (vendor) may not be set up to allow prepayments. This can happen if the vendor master data does not have the necessary settings enabled.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may have restrictions or settings that prevent prepayments from being processed.
  Payment Terms: The payment terms associated with the supplier may not allow for prepayments.
  Account Group Settings: The account group for the supplier may not be configured to allow prepayments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Verify the settings under the "Payment Transactions" tab to ensure that prepayments are allowed.
  If necessary, update the vendor master data to allow prepayments.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the company code settings in the configuration (transaction code OBY6).
  Ensure that the settings for prepayments are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Terms:
  
  Review the payment terms assigned to the vendor (transaction code OBB8).
  Ensure that the payment terms allow for prepayments.
  
  
  
  Account Group Configuration:
  
  Check the account group settings for the vendor (transaction code OBD2).
  Ensure that the account group allows for prepayments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to prepayments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  MK03 - Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  OBY6 - Company Code Global Settings
  OBB8 - Define Payment Terms
  OBD2 - Define Account Groups
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the prepayment process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these configurations, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.