How To Fix AW350 - Total dwnpymts in dist rule grp & not equal to 0 (amount &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AW - AuC messages

• Message number: 350

• Message text: Total dwnpymts in dist rule grp & not equal to 0 (amount &)

What causes this issue?

There are two possibilities:
You did not clear all down payments that you wanted to settle using
distribution rule group &v1&.
You assigned the clearing to a different distribution rule group.
The total of the down payments in group &v1& is &v2&.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Clear all downpayments and assign the clearing to the same
distribution rule group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AW350 - Total dwnpymts in dist rule grp & not equal to 0 (amount &) ?

  The SAP error message AW350 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the total down payments in the distribution rule group. Specifically, it means that the total down payments in the distribution rule group are not equal to zero, which is causing an issue in the processing of the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Down Payment Amounts: There are down payment amounts that have been entered in the system but have not been properly accounted for in the distribution rules.
  Distribution Rules: The distribution rules may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how down payments are being allocated.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the relevant fields that are required for the transaction to be processed correctly.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction being processed, which can lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Down Payment Entries: Review the down payment entries in the system to ensure that they are correctly entered and accounted for.
  Review Distribution Rules: Verify the distribution rules to ensure they are set up correctly and that they reflect the intended allocation of down payments.
  Adjust Amounts: If there are discrepancies, adjust the amounts in the distribution rule group to ensure that the total down payments equal zero.
  Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open for the transaction you are trying to process. If it is closed, you may need to open it or post the transaction in a different period.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling down payments and distribution rules.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or F-47 (Down Payment Request) to review or adjust entries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to down payments and distribution rules.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.