How To Fix FMPP1018 - Amount remaining for invoice &2 negative due to credit memo &1

FMPP1018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMPP1 - Partial Payment by Fund: Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Amount remaining for invoice &2 negative due to credit memo &1

What causes this issue?

The remaining amount of invoice &V2& shows negative due to the attached
credit memo &V1&. The amount of an attached credit memo should not
exceed the amount of the invoice with respect to the account assignment.

System Response

The processing of this invoice in FMPP is not allowed

How to fix this error?

Check the amount of the attached credit memo or remove the invoice
reference from the credit memo, making further processing of this
invoice in transaction FMPP possible.

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 FMPP1018 - Amount remaining for invoice &2 negative due to credit memo &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMPP1018 ("Amount remaining for invoice &2 negative due to credit memo &1") typically occurs in the context of invoice processing and indicates that the remaining amount for a specific invoice has become negative due to the application of a credit memo. This situation can arise in various scenarios, such as when a credit memo is applied to an invoice that has already been fully paid or when the credit memo amount exceeds the invoice amount.
  
  Cause:
  
  Credit Memo Exceeds Invoice Amount: The credit memo amount is greater than the invoice amount, leading to a negative balance.
  Incorrect Application of Credit Memo: The credit memo may have been incorrectly applied to the invoice, resulting in an imbalance.
  Multiple Credit Memos: If multiple credit memos are applied to a single invoice, it can lead to a situation where the total credit exceeds the invoice amount.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors during the entry