How To Fix FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS014 - Item down payment amounts are not equal to total down payment amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Item down payment amounts are not equal to total down payment amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS014 - Item down payment amounts are not equal to total down payment amount ?

  The SAP error message FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS014 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the individual down payment amounts and the total down payment amount in a financial transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of down payments in accounts payable or receivable, where the system expects the sum of individual down payment items to match the total down payment amount specified.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Amounts: The most common cause is that the sum of the individual down payment amounts does not equal the total down payment amount entered in the transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors can lead to incorrect amounts being inputted.
  Changes in Amounts: If the amounts were changed after the initial entry, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Incomplete Data: If not all down payment items are included in the calculation, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Amounts: Check the individual down payment amounts and ensure they sum up to the total down payment amount. Adjust any discrepancies.
  Re-enter Data: If there are errors in the data entry, correct them and re-enter the amounts.
  Check for Changes: If there were any changes made to the down payment amounts after the initial entry, ensure that all related entries are updated accordingly.
  Review Document Flow: Check the document flow to ensure that all related documents (like invoices or credit memos) are correctly linked and accounted for.
  Use SAP Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like FB60 (for vendor invoices) or FB70 (for customer invoices) to review and correct the entries.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance related to down payments in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to review down payment transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to down payment processing.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to down payment entries.
  Testing: If changes are made, consider testing the transaction in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS014 error and ensure that your down payment amounts are correctly aligned.