How To Fix F5A470 - Amount of item &1 of down payment &2 &3 &4 exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Amount of item &1 of down payment &2 &3 &4 exceeded

What causes this issue?

You post a down payment clearing for item <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)> of FI down
payment document <(>&<)>V2<(>&<)> <(>&<)>V3<(>&<)> <(>&<)>V4<(>&<)>.
However, clearings already exist for this down payment. The amount of
the posted down payment clearing exceeds the remaining amount of the
down payment.

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 down payment clearings that you posted for the down payment
item. A clearing document could have been posted in FI that is not
considered by the SD process or the down payment may not have been
cleared with the posted clearings, with the result that the full down
payment still appears to be available for SD.
INCLUDE 'CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A470 - Amount of item &1 of down payment &2 &3 &4 exceeded ?

  The SAP error message F5A470 indicates that the amount of a specific item in a down payment has exceeded the allowed limit. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving down payments, where the system enforces certain rules regarding the amounts that can be processed.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Down Payment Limit: The most common cause of this error is that the total amount of the down payment item exceeds the predefined limit set in the system. This could be due to incorrect data entry or a misunderstanding of the payment terms.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the maximum allowable amount for down payments.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific rules regarding down payments that could lead to this error.
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversions involved, discrepancies in exchange rates or incorrect currency settings may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Down Payment Amount: Review the amount entered for the down payment item and ensure it does not exceed the allowed limit. Adjust the amount if necessary.
  Review Configuration Settings: Consult with your SAP administrator or financial team to review the configuration settings related to down payments. Ensure that the limits are set correctly according to your business requirements.
  Document Type Review: Check the document type being used for the down payment. Ensure that it is configured correctly and that it allows for the amounts you are trying to process.
  Currency Settings: If currency conversion is involved, verify that the currency settings and exchange rates are correct. Ensure that the amounts are being calculated properly in the correct currency.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its system, and there may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F-48 (Down Payment Request) or F-37 (Down Payment Clearing) to manage down payments effectively.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on down payment processing and error handling.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user processing the down payment has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further investigation.