How To Fix AW351 - Total of downpayments not equal to 0 (amount: &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AW - AuC messages

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Total of downpayments not equal to 0 (amount: &)

What causes this issue?

Not all the distributed downpayments were cleared. There is a
remaining amount of &v1&.

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?

Check the clearing of the downpayments. Check whether you
distributed all downpayments and their corresponding clearing for
capitalization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AW351 - Total of downpayments not equal to 0 (amount: &) ?

  The SAP error message AW351, which states "Total of downpayments not equal to 0 (amount: &)," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with down payments in accounts payable or accounts receivable. This error indicates that the total of down payments associated with a particular transaction does not equal zero, which is a requirement for certain postings in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Uncleared Down Payments: There may be outstanding down payments that have not been cleared or settled against the invoice or transaction.
  Incorrect Posting: The down payment amounts may have been incorrectly posted or not fully applied to the corresponding invoice.
  Partial Payments: If partial payments have been made, the system may still recognize an outstanding balance that needs to be addressed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the business process, leading to discrepancies in down payment handling.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Down Payment Status: Review the down payments associated with the transaction. Ensure that all down payments have been properly applied to the relevant invoices.
  Clear Down Payments: If there are down payments that need to be cleared, use the appropriate transaction (e.g., F-44 for clearing vendor accounts) to settle them against the invoices.
  Review Document Flow: Check the document flow for the transaction to ensure that all related documents (invoices, down payments) are correctly linked and accounted for.
  Adjust Down Payment Amounts: If necessary, adjust the down payment amounts to ensure that they total to zero before proceeding with the transaction.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to down payments and ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and F-44 (Clear Vendor).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to down payment processing.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to down payments and invoice processing for additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to perform the necessary actions to resolve the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AW351 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.