How To Fix FKKPREP168 - Balance > 0 (amount: &1) exceeds amount &2 for automatic write-off

FKKPREP168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKPREP - Prepaid Functions

• Message number: 168

• 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 <LS>Prepaid Processing -> Closing Activities -> Define
Specifications for Closing Activities</>).

System Response

The system does not allow an automatic write-off.

How to fix this error?

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

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 FKKPREP168 - Balance > 0 (amount: &1) exceeds amount &2 for automatic write-off ?

  The SAP error message FKKPREP168 indicates that there is an issue with the automatic write-off process in the SAP system, specifically related to the balance of an item that is being considered for write-off. The message states that the balance of the item (amount: &1) exceeds the allowable amount (amount: &2) for the automatic write-off.
  
  Cause:
  
  Balance Exceeds Write-off Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the outstanding balance of the item you are trying to write off is greater than the maximum limit set for automatic write-offs in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for automatic write-offs may not be aligned with the actual balances in the accounts. This could be due to incorrect thresholds set for write-offs.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be data entry errors or discrepancies in the amounts that are being processed for write-off.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Write-off Limits: Check the configuration settings for automatic write-offs in the SAP