How To Fix FICUSTOM102 - Down payment clearing does not reference an invoice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Down payment clearing does not reference an invoice

What causes this issue?

You post a down payment clearing, in other words, a transfer from the
special general ledger to the subsidiary ledger. No invoice or credit
memo is involved in this.

System Response

Down payments represent a special type of payment in Funds Management.
The correct update of down payment processes is only guaranteed with
the <LS>Payment Selection</>program if down payments reference an
invoice or credit memo when they are transferred to the subsidiary
ledger (down payment clearing).

How to fix this error?

<ZH>Down Payment Clearing</>
Only clear down payments with invoices or credit memos.
<ZH>Down Payment Reimbursement</>
To reimburse a down payment, you must post a down payment.
You are not allowed to reimburse down payments with payments or
payments with down payments.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM102 - Down payment clearing does not reference an invoice ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM102 indicates that there is an issue with the clearing of a down payment that does not reference an invoice. This typically occurs in the context of accounts payable or accounts receivable when trying to clear a down payment against an invoice that is not properly linked or does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Invoice Reference: The down payment may not be linked to any invoice, which is required for the clearing process.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the down payment may not be compatible with the invoice type.
  Posting Errors: There may have been errors during the posting of the down payment or the invoice, leading to inconsistencies.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow for the clearing of down payments without an associated invoice.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of the down payment or invoice can lead to mismatches.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Invoice Reference: Ensure that the down payment is correctly linked to an invoice. You can do this by reviewing the document flow in the SAP system.
  Create or Link Invoice: If there is no invoice, create the necessary invoice that corresponds to the down payment. If an invoice exists, ensure it is correctly referenced in the down payment.
  Review Document Types: Verify that the document types for both the down payment and the invoice are compatible and correctly configured in the system.
  Repost Documents: If there are posting errors, consider reversing the down payment and reposting it correctly after ensuring the invoice is in place.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for down payments and invoice clearing are correctly set up.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to analyze the line items and identify discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), F-28 (Post Incoming Payments), and F-54 (Clear Down Payments).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to down payments and invoice processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the clearing operation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICUSTOM102 error and successfully clear the down payment against the appropriate invoice.