How To Fix FVD_DISB203 - Disbursement rate greater than 100% is not permitted; rate has been reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_DISB - Messages for Disbursement

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Disbursement rate greater than 100% is not permitted; rate has been reset

What causes this issue?

A disbursement rate that is greater than 100 % of the amount is not
permitted. For this reason the system has set the disbursement
rate to 100%.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_DISB203 - Disbursement rate greater than 100% is not permitted; rate has been reset ?

  The SAP error message FVD_DISB203 indicates that a disbursement rate has been set greater than 100%, which is not allowed in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in disbursement processes where a percentage rate is applied to a certain amount.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The disbursement rate may have been incorrectly configured in the system, leading to a value exceeding 100%.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered a disbursement rate greater than 100% during transaction processing.
  Business Logic Violation: The business rules defined in the system may not allow for disbursement rates above 100%, as it would imply that more than the total amount is being disbursed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review and Correct the Rate:
  
  Check the disbursement rate entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is set to a value of 100% or less.
  If the rate was entered manually, correct it to a valid percentage.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If the error persists, review the configuration settings related to disbursement rates in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings align with business requirements and do not allow for rates above 100%.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Provide training to users involved in entering disbursement rates to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on disbursement rates and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue is not resolved through the above steps, consider debugging the transaction to identify any underlying issues in the code or configuration that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be involved in disbursement processes, such as F-02 (General Posting) or F-28 (Incoming Payments).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to disbursement processes that may provide additional insights or patches for known issues.
  Support: If the problem continues, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring proper configuration and user practices, you can resolve the FVD_DISB203 error effectively.