How To Fix FAPM006 - Amount & for payment medium is not greater than zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAPM - Attached Payment Media

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Amount & for payment medium is not greater than zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAPM006 - Amount & for payment medium is not greater than zero ?

  The SAP error message FAPM006 indicates that the amount specified for a payment medium is not greater than zero. This error typically occurs during the payment processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with payment runs or payment medium generation.
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero or Negative Amount: The most common cause of this error is that the payment amount being processed is either zero or negative. This can happen if:
  
  There are no invoices or items to be paid.
  The payment amount has been incorrectly calculated or configured.
  There are issues with the payment proposal or selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings for payment methods or payment medium formats may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the vendor master data or invoice records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Proposal: Review the payment proposal to ensure that there are valid items to be paid and that the amounts are greater than zero. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the transaction code F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions).
  Checking the payment proposal and ensuring that the amounts are correct.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Invoices: Ensure that the invoices for the vendors you are trying to pay are correctly posted and have positive amounts. Check for any discrepancies in the invoice amounts.
  
  
  Adjust Payment Method Configuration: If the payment method is incorrectly configured, you may need to adjust the settings in the payment method configuration. This can be done in the transaction code FBZP (Maintain Payment Program).
  
  
  Check for Negative Amounts: If there are any adjustments or credit memos that might be affecting the total payment amount, ensure that they are accounted for correctly.
  
  
  Run Payment Program Again: After making the necessary adjustments, try running the payment program again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  FBZP: Maintain Payment Program
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (to check vendor transactions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on payment processing and configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.