How To Fix FICUSTOM090 - An open down payment/down payment req. exists for item &1, acct assgmt &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 090

• Message text: An open down payment/down payment req. exists for item &1, acct assgmt &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM090 - An open down payment/down payment req. exists for item &1, acct assgmt &2 ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM090 indicates that there is an open down payment or down payment request associated with a specific item and account assignment. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when trying to post an invoice or make a payment that conflicts with existing down payment requests.
  Cause:
  
  Open Down Payment: There is an existing open down payment or down payment request for the specified item and account assignment. This means that the system has recognized that a payment has already been made or is pending for that particular item.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may not allow for the posting of an invoice or payment when there is an open down payment.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce rules regarding down payments and invoices.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Open Down Payments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to check for any open down payments related to the specified item and account assignment.
  Identify the down payment that is causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Clear Down Payment:
  
  If the down payment is no longer needed, you may need to clear it. This can be done through transaction F-54 (Clear Down Payment) or by reversing the down payment if it was posted incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Invoice Posting:
  
  If you are trying to post an invoice, ensure that it is correctly linked to the down payment. You may need to reference the down payment in the invoice to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to down payments and invoice processing. There may be specific rules or configurations that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to down payments and invoice processing for additional guidance.
  If necessary, contact SAP support for assistance with the specific error message and your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F-28 (Post Incoming Payments), F-43 (Enter Vendor Invoice), and F-53 (Post Outgoing Payments).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage down payments and invoices in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.