How To Fix FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS002 - Items that allow a down payment/request per their down payment category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS - Down payments or down payment requests

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Items that allow a down payment/request per their down payment category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS002 - Items that allow a down payment/request per their down payment category ?

  The SAP error message FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS002 indicates that there are items in the document that do not allow for down payments or requests based on their down payment category. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where down payments are being processed, such as in accounts payable or accounts receivable scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Down Payment Category Configuration: The items in the document may have been assigned a down payment category that does not permit down payments. This could be due to configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Item Type: Certain item types (e.g., certain materials or services) may not be configured to allow down payments.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may have restrictions that prevent down payments for certain items.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for down payments may not be set up in the system for the specific transaction or item type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Down Payment Category: Review the down payment category assigned to the items in the document. Ensure that it is configured to allow down payments.
  Review Item Configuration: Check the configuration of the items involved in the transaction. Ensure that they are set up to allow down payments.
  Document Type Settings: Verify the settings for the document type being used. Ensure that it allows for down payments.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you are not able to identify the issue, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who can review the settings in the system.
  Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction type you are using supports down payments. If not, consider using a different transaction type that does.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Configuration: The configuration for down payments can typically be found in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the settings for down payments and document types.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), F-47 (Down Payment Request), and F-48 (Down Payment Clearing) to understand where the error may be occurring.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the changes resolve the issue without introducing new problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow down payments for the relevant items.