How To Fix FKKFMCHK_CUSTOM003 - Down payment/payment on account not relevant for update

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKFMCHK_CUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Down payment/payment on account not relevant for update

What causes this issue?

Payments on account and down payments must always have a commitment item
with financial transaction 30 in the business partner item.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKFMCHK_CUSTOM003 - Down payment/payment on account not relevant for update ?

  The SAP error message FKKFMCHK_CUSTOM003 indicates that a down payment or payment on account is not relevant for update in the context of the Financial Contract Management (FCM) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process a payment that does not meet the necessary criteria for being updated in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Payment Type: The payment type being processed may not be configured to allow updates for down payments or payments on account.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Financial Contract Management module that prevent certain types of payments from being processed.
  Document Status: The document associated with the payment may be in a status that does not allow updates (e.g., already cleared or posted).
  Missing Data: Required fields or data may be missing in the payment document, leading to the inability to process the update.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update on down payments or payments on account.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payment Type Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the payment types in the Financial Contract Management module to ensure they are set up correctly for down payments and payments on account.
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the document associated with the payment. If it is in a status that does not allow updates, you may need to change the status or create a new document.
  Complete Required Fields: Ensure that all required fields in the payment document are filled out correctly. This includes checking for any mandatory fields that may be missing.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user attempting to process the payment has the necessary authorizations to perform the update. If not, contact your system administrator to adjust the user roles.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to analyze the related documents.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Financial Contract Management for detailed information on payment processing and configuration.
  Support Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.