How To Fix FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS021 - The total of downpayments agreed in the PO has been exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The total of downpayments agreed in the PO has been exceeded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS021 - The total of downpayments agreed in the PO has been exceeded ?

  The SAP error message FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS021 indicates that the total of down payments agreed upon in a Purchase Order (PO) has been exceeded. This typically occurs in scenarios where down payments are being processed for a PO, and the total amount of down payments exceeds the amount that was originally agreed upon in the PO.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Down Payment Limit: The total down payment amount entered in the system exceeds the limit set in the Purchase Order.
  Incorrect PO Configuration: The Purchase Order may not have been configured correctly to allow for the intended down payment amounts.
  Multiple Down Payments: If multiple down payments are being processed, the cumulative total may exceed the agreed amount.
  Changes in PO Amount: If the PO amount has been changed after down payments were already made, it may lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Down Payment Amounts: Check the total down payment amounts that have been entered against the Purchase Order. Ensure that they do not exceed the agreed amount.
  Adjust Down Payment: If the down payment amount is indeed too high, adjust it to ensure it is within the limits set in the PO.
  Check PO Configuration: Review the Purchase Order settings to ensure that the down payment terms are correctly configured.
  Consult with Procurement: If necessary, consult with the procurement team to verify the agreed down payment terms and make any necessary adjustments to the PO.
  Update PO Amount: If the PO amount has changed, update the down payment terms accordingly to reflect the new total.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to review and modify the Purchase Order.
  Documentation: Ensure that all changes and agreements regarding down payments are documented for future reference.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to down payment processing that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to Purchase Orders and down payment amounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FPDP_DOWN_PAYMENTS021 error and ensure that your down payment processing aligns with the terms of the Purchase Order.