How To Fix FDM_COLLECTION051 - Distributed amount &1 &3 and promised amount &2 &3 are not equal

FDM_COLLECTION051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_COLLECTION - SAP Collections Management

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Distributed amount &1 &3 and promised amount &2 &3 are not equal

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What causes this issue?

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_COLLECTION051 - Distributed amount &1 &3 and promised amount &2 &3 are not equal ?

  The SAP error message FDM_COLLECTION051 indicates a discrepancy between the distributed amount and the promised amount in the context of financial document management, particularly in collections management. This error typically arises when the amounts that have been distributed (allocated) do not match the amounts that were promised or expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been mistakes in entering the amounts during the transaction process.
  Incomplete Transactions: The transaction may not have been fully processed, leading to mismatched amounts.
  Changes in Payment Terms: If payment terms or conditions were modified after the initial entry, it could lead to discrepancies.
  Multiple Payments: If multiple payments are being processed for the same invoice or account, it can lead to confusion in the amounts.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the amounts are in different currencies, conversion rates may not have been applied correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Transaction: Check the details of the transaction to ensure that the amounts entered are correct