How To Fix FMDEBT016 - Total open amount is zero.

FMDEBT016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMDEBT - Message Class for Debt Rescheduling

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Total open amount is zero.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMDEBT016 - Total open amount is zero. ?

  The SAP error message FMDEBT016 ("Total open amount is zero") typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when you are trying to process a transaction that requires an open amount to be available, but the system finds that the total open amount is zero. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a commitment, process a payment, or perform a budget check.
  Causes:
  
  No Open Commitments: There may be no open commitments or obligations for the specified fund or budget.
  Incorrect Budgeting: The budget may have been fully utilized or not properly allocated.
  Incorrect Document Status: The document you are trying to process may not be in the correct status to allow for the transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry, such as incorrect fund codes or amounts.
  Cleared Items: All items related to the transaction may have been cleared, resulting in a zero balance.
  
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