How To Fix FMPP1103 - Credit memo amount exceeds the remaining amount of invoice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Credit memo amount exceeds the remaining amount of invoice

What causes this issue?

The amount of the current credit memo exceeds the remaining amount of
the given invoice reference according to the active G/L entities.

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?

Post another credit memo which is less than the remaining amount of the
given invoice for the specified account assignment

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMPP1103 - Credit memo amount exceeds the remaining amount of invoice ?

  The SAP error message FMPP1103 indicates that the credit memo amount you are trying to process exceeds the remaining amount of the associated invoice. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where a credit memo is issued to reduce the amount owed on an invoice, but the amount of the credit memo is greater than what is still outstanding on that invoice.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Credit Memo Amount: The credit memo amount entered is greater than the remaining balance of the invoice.
  Incorrect Invoice Reference: The credit memo may be referencing the wrong invoice or an invoice that has already been fully paid.
  Partial Payments: If there have been partial payments made against the invoice, the remaining amount may be less than the credit memo amount.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes in entering the credit memo amount or invoice details can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Invoice Amount: Check the original invoice to confirm the total amount and any payments that have been made against it. Ensure that the remaining balance is accurately reflected.
  Adjust Credit Memo Amount: Modify the credit memo amount to ensure it does not exceed the remaining balance of the invoice.
  Check for Multiple Credit Memos: If there are multiple credit memos issued against the same invoice, ensure that the total of all credit memos does not exceed the invoice amount.
  Review Payment History: Look at the payment history for the invoice to confirm if any payments have been made that would affect the remaining balance.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the amounts or need further clarification, consult with your finance or accounting team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FB75 (Create Credit Memo) or FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) to manage credit memos and invoices.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on handling credit memos and invoices.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If this is a recurring issue, consider checking for any user exits or BAdIs that may be affecting the processing of credit memos.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMPP1103 error and successfully process the credit memo.