How To Fix FICUSTOM221 - Total amount of deduction greater than amount (& &) in ref. doc. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Total amount of deduction greater than amount (& &) in ref. doc. &

What causes this issue?

Total amount of the deduction greater than the total amount &V1& &V2& of
document &V3&, to which the request refers.

System Response

The total amount of the deduction is greater than the total amount of
the document, to which the request refers.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM221 - Total amount of deduction greater than amount (& &) in ref. doc. & ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM221 indicates that the total amount of a deduction exceeds the amount specified in the reference document. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as when processing invoices, payments, or adjustments in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The total deduction amount entered may have been incorrectly calculated or inputted.
  Reference Document Mismatch: The reference document (like an invoice or payment) may have a lower amount than what is being deducted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the deduction types or the way they are set up in the system.
  Multiple Deductions: If multiple deductions are being applied to a single reference document, the cumulative total may exceed the allowable amount.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Amounts: Check the amounts in the reference document and ensure that the total deductions do not exceed this amount.
  Adjust Deductions: If the deductions are indeed too high, adjust them to ensure they are within the limits of the reference document.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the deduction types in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Check for Multiple Entries: Ensure that there are no duplicate or multiple entries that could be causing the total deduction to exceed the reference amount.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice), or F-28 (Post Incoming Payments).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to the financial documents and deductions.
  Testing: If changes are made, conduct testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial processes within SAP.