How To Fix FZ819 - Payment amount &1 > distribution amount &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 819

• Message text: Payment amount &1 > distribution amount &2

What causes this issue?

You specified a distribution amount in the settings of the payment
method used. By assigning an item to the payment, this amount would be
exceeded.

System Response

You can either set up this message as a warning or an error message, or
else deactivate it.

How to fix this error?

Set this message according to your requirements.
You have the following options for this setting:
- The payment amount is not checked (-).
- A payment amount that has been exceeded must be confirmed (W).
- No payment where the payment amount has been exceeded can be created
(E).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

INCLUDE CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ819 - Payment amount &1 > distribution amount &2 ?

  The SAP error message FZ819, which states "Payment amount &1 > distribution amount &2," typically occurs in the context of payment processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with payment runs or payment processing for invoices. This error indicates that the payment amount being processed exceeds the distribution amount that has been defined for the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  
  Payment Amount Exceeds Distribution: The primary cause of this error is that the payment amount you are trying to process is greater than the total amount that has been distributed or allocated for that particular transaction. This can happen if:
  
  There is a mismatch between the payment amount and the invoice amount.
  The payment amount has been incorrectly entered or calculated.
  There are multiple invoices or items being paid, and the total payment exceeds the sum of the distributed amounts.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, configuration settings in the payment processing or invoice management modules may lead to discrepancies in the amounts.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during invoice processing or payment entry can also lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Payment Amount: Check the payment amount you are trying to process. Ensure that it does not exceed the total distribution amount. If it does, adjust the payment amount accordingly.
  
  
  Check Invoice and Distribution: Review the invoices and their distribution amounts. Make sure that the amounts are correctly allocated and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Adjust Payment Run: If you are running a payment run, ensure that the parameters and selection criteria are set correctly. You may need to adjust the selection criteria to include only those invoices that match the payment amount.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to payment processing and invoice management. Ensure that they are set up correctly to handle the payment distributions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling payment processing errors.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) and FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices) to help navigate the payment processing workflow.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FZ819 error and implement a solution to resolve it.