Message type: E = Error
Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages
Message number: 159
Message text: Partial payment amounts are only permitted with bills of exchange
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FT159
- Partial payment amounts are only permitted with bills of exchange ?The SAP error message FT159, which states "Partial payment amounts are only permitted with bills of exchange," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where a partial payment is attempted without the appropriate configuration or context that allows for such transactions.
Cause: Transaction Type: The error usually arises when you are trying to make a partial payment against an invoice or a bill that does not support partial payments. In SAP, certain transaction types, such as bills of exchange, allow for partial payments, while standard invoices may not. Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not allow partial payments for the specific document type you are working with. This could be due to settings in the payment terms or the document type configuration. Document Status: The document you are trying to pay may not be in a status that allows for partial payments. For example, if the document is already fully paid or if
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