How To Fix FIEBPP017 - You can only make part. payments starting at & or & % of the bill amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIEBPP - Biller Direct

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You can only make part. payments starting at & or & % of the bill amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIEBPP017 - You can only make part. payments starting at & or & % of the bill amount ?

  The SAP error message FIEBPP017 indicates that you are attempting to make a partial payment that does not meet the minimum threshold set for partial payments on a bill. The message specifies that partial payments can only be made starting at a certain amount or percentage of the total bill amount.
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Payment Threshold: The system has been configured to allow partial payments only if they meet a specific minimum amount or percentage of the total bill. If your payment attempt is below this threshold, the error will occur.
  Configuration Settings: The settings for partial payments may have been defined in the payment terms or in the configuration of the billing document.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on how payments can be processed, including limitations on partial payments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Amount: Ensure that the amount you are trying to pay meets the minimum threshold specified in the error message. Adjust your payment to meet or exceed this amount or percentage.
  Review Payment Terms: Check the payment terms associated with the invoice or billing document to understand the rules regarding partial payments.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, review the settings for partial payments in the relevant financial module (e.g., Accounts Receivable). You may need to adjust the minimum payment thresholds if appropriate.
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe the configuration is correct and you are still encountering this error, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on payment processing and configuration settings.
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FB50 (Enter G/L Account Document) or F-28 (Post Incoming Payments) to review the payment process.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If your organization has custom enhancements, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect payment processing rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process your payment.