How To Fix FKKPREP167 - Balance < 0 (amount: &1) exceeds amount &2 for automatic write-off

FKKPREP167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKPREP - Prepaid Functions

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Balance < 0 (amount: &1) exceeds amount &2 for automatic write-off

What causes this issue?

The difference between the balances exceeds the limit value entered in
Customizing (see Customizing for Contract Accounts Receivable and
Payable under Prepaid Processing -> Closing Activities -> Define
Specifications for Closing Activities). Automatic write-off is not
possible.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKPREP167 - Balance < 0 (amount: &1) exceeds amount &2 for automatic write-off ?

  The SAP error message FKKPREP167 indicates that there is an issue with the automatic write-off process in the SAP system, specifically related to the balance of an account. The message states that the balance is less than zero and exceeds the specified amount for the automatic write-off.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Balance: The error occurs when the system attempts to process an automatic write-off for an account that has a negative balance (i.e., the amount to be written off is greater than the allowable limit).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the write-off criteria that are not aligned with the actual account balances.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or misconfiguration in the customer or vendor accounts can lead to discrepancies in the balances.
  Threshold Settings: The threshold settings for automatic write-offs may not be set correctly, leading to the system rejecting the write-off request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Account Balances: Check the account balance to ensure that it