How To Fix FMFEES083 - Residual item or partial payment &2//&3 for fee &1 exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFEES - Fees

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Residual item or partial payment &2//&3 for fee &1 exists

What causes this issue?

Partial payments and residual items pertaining to a fee document should
be included in clearing.

System Response

Posting cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Select additional documents manually in one of the following ways:
From the open item screen by choosing <LS>Edit --> Select More</>.
On the next selection screen (Post Incoming Payments Select Open Items)
flag the document number, then, in the subsequent screen, enter the
document number(s) suggested in this message.
From the Post Incoming Payments Display Overview screen, click 'Choose
Open Items (F6)'.
On the next selection screen (Post Incoming Payments Select Open Items)
flag the document number, then, in the subsequent screen, enter the
document number(s) suggested in this message.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFEES083 - Residual item or partial payment &2//&3 for fee &1 exists ?

  The SAP error message FMFEES083 indicates that there is a residual item or a partial payment associated with a fee in the system. This typically occurs in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module when trying to process a fee that has already been partially paid or has outstanding residual amounts.
  Cause:
  
  Partial Payment: The fee in question has been partially paid, meaning that there is still an outstanding amount that needs to be settled.
  Residual Item: There may be a residual item linked to the fee, indicating that the fee has not been fully cleared in the system.
  Incorrect Posting: There might be an issue with how the fee was posted, leading to discrepancies in the payment status.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the Funds Management module that are not aligned with the expected behavior for fee processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Status: Review the payment status of the fee in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that displays fee payments and their statuses.
  Clear Residual Items: If there are residual items, you may need to clear them. This can involve processing additional payments or adjusting the accounting entries to reflect the correct status.
  Review Partial Payments: If there are partial payments, ensure that the remaining amount is processed correctly. You may need to create a new payment document to settle the outstanding amount.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to fee processing in the Funds Management module. Ensure that the configuration aligns with your organization's requirements.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes such as FMAVCR01 (for checking budget consumption) or FMF1 (for fee management) to analyze the situation further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the Funds Management module to understand how fees and payments are managed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message FMFEES083, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.