How To Fix FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS020 - Transfer posting amounts are greater than the invoice amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Transfer posting amounts are greater than the invoice amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS020 - Transfer posting amounts are greater than the invoice amount ?

  The SAP error message FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS020 indicates that there is an issue with the transfer posting amounts being greater than the invoice amount during a down payment process. This typically occurs in the context of down payment requests or invoices where the amounts being processed do not align correctly.
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Amounts: The most common cause is that the total amount of the transfer posting (down payment) exceeds the total invoice amount. This can happen if:
  
  The down payment amount entered is higher than the invoice amount.
  There are multiple down payments being processed that cumulatively exceed the invoice amount.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that affect how down payments and invoices are processed.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors can lead to incorrect amounts being inputted.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversions involved, discrepancies may arise if the exchange rates are not correctly applied.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Amounts: Verify the amounts of the down payment and the invoice. Ensure that the total of the down payments does not exceed the invoice amount.
  
  
  Adjust Down Payment: If the down payment amount is indeed greater than the invoice amount, adjust the down payment to be equal to or less than the invoice amount.
  
  
  Review Multiple Down Payments: If multiple down payments are being processed, ensure that their total does not exceed the invoice amount.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the amounts in the relevant transactions.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for down payments and invoices are correctly configured.
  
  
  Check Currency Settings: If currency conversion is involved, ensure that the exchange rates are correctly set and applied.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or F-47 (Down Payment Request) to review and adjust the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to down payments and invoice processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.