How To Fix FMSD002 - Item & has a net value of &, but down payment amount of & in billing plan

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMSD - FM and SD Integration Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Item & has a net value of &, but down payment amount of & in billing plan

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create a sales order for reimbursable order
processing. The business partner is a non-federal customer, and the
total advance amount specified in the billing plans in this sales order
item does not equal to the net value of it. According to the
specification of Reimbursable Order, this is not allowed.
In addition, since the billing block is not set in this item, the sales
order cannot be saved.

System Response

The sales order cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

In order to be able to save the sales order, do at least one of the
following:
Change the business partner to be a "FEDERAL" customer. This can be
accomplished by fill in the trading partner of the customer.
Change the advance amount specified in the billing plan, or the total
net value of this item to make sure:
Total advance amount = Total net value of the sales order
Set the billing block for this item.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMSD002 - Item & has a net value of &, but down payment amount of & in billing plan ?

  The SAP error message FMSD002 typically indicates an issue related to the billing plan in the context of down payments. This error occurs when there is a discrepancy between the net value of an item and the down payment amount specified in the billing plan. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Values: The net value of the item does not match the down payment amount specified in the billing plan. This can happen if the down payment is incorrectly calculated or if there are changes in the item value that were not reflected in the billing plan.
  Billing Plan Configuration: There may be issues with how the billing plan is configured, including incorrect settings for down payments or billing cycles.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of the billing plan or item details can lead to discrepancies.
  Changes in Item Value: If the item value was changed after the billing plan was created, it may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Billing Plan: Check the billing plan associated with the item to ensure that the down payment amount is correctly set. Make sure it aligns with the net value of the item.
  Adjust Down Payment Amount: If the down payment amount is incorrect, adjust it to match the net value of the item. This can be done in the billing plan settings.
  Recalculate Values: If there have been changes to the item value, recalculate the down payment and update the billing plan accordingly.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for billing plans in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly for down payments.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling billing plans and down payments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VF02 (Change Billing Document) or VF03 (Display Billing Document) to review and modify billing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to billing plans and down payments.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to billing plans and related documents.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them in production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) or FI (Financial Accounting) modules.