How To Fix FQ779 - Total amount of the deduction greater than the amount & & in ref. doc.&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 779

• Message text: Total amount of the deduction greater than the amount & & in ref. doc.&

What causes this issue?

The overall amount of the deduction is greater than the overall amount
of the document to which the request refers.

System Response

The deduction cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ779 - Total amount of the deduction greater than the amount & & in ref. doc.& ?

  The SAP error message FQ779 indicates that the total amount of a deduction exceeds the amount specified in the reference document. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with deductions or adjustments in accounts payable or receivable.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Deduction Amount: The total deduction amount being processed is greater than the amount available in the reference document (e.g., invoice, credit memo).
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the deduction amount was incorrectly inputted.
  Reference Document Issues: The reference document may have been modified or deleted, leading to discrepancies in the amounts.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the business rules for handling deductions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Reference Document: Check the reference document to ensure that the amounts are correct and that the document is still valid.
  Adjust the Deduction Amount: If the deduction amount is indeed too high, adjust it to ensure it does not exceed the amount available in the reference document.
  Check for Data Entry Errors: Verify that all amounts entered are correct and consistent with the intended transaction.
  Consult with Finance Team: If unsure about the correct amounts, consult with the finance or accounting team to clarify the appropriate deduction amounts.
  System Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in SAP related to deductions and adjustments to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices) or FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoices) to review the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on handling deductions and adjustments in financial transactions.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to the documents involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.