How To Fix AW709 - Preliminary settlement for downpayments is not allowed.

AW709 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AW - AuC messages

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Preliminary settlement for downpayments is not allowed.

What causes this issue?

While maintaining a preliminary settlement rule, you have selected
items that contain down payments.
You cannot make preliminary settlement of down payments to other
receivers.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AW709 - Preliminary settlement for downpayments is not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message AW709, which states "Preliminary settlement for downpayments is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving down payments in SAP's Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error indicates that the system is preventing a preliminary settlement for a down payment, which is not permitted under certain conditions.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for down payments or asset transactions may not allow for preliminary settlements.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: The transaction type used for the down payment may not support preliminary settlements.
  Document Type Settings: The document type associated with the transaction may have restrictions that prevent preliminary settlements.
  Asset Class Settings: The asset class may have specific settings that do not allow for preliminary settlements on down payments.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields or data may be missing in the transaction, leading to the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for down payments in the Asset Accounting module. Ensure that the