How To Fix GJ907 - Clear Down Payments not Allowed. Use FI.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 907

• Message text: Clear Down Payments not Allowed. Use FI.

What causes this issue?

Clearing of down payments is not allowed for MM-invoices. If you want
to use down payment functionality please use corresponding transactions
in FI.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ907 - Clear Down Payments not Allowed. Use FI. ?

  The SAP error message GJ907 ("Clear Down Payments not Allowed") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting (FI) when attempting to clear down payments against invoices or other transactions that are not permitted to be cleared in that manner. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving down payments in asset accounting or when dealing with specific configurations in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Down Payment Configuration: The system is configured to prevent the clearing of down payments against certain types of invoices or transactions. This is often due to the nature of down payments, which are meant to be settled separately.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the down payment may not allow for clearing against the document type of the invoice or transaction.
  Account Settings: The accounts involved may have settings that restrict the clearing of down payments.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not support the clearing of down payments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for down payments in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for the clearing of down payments where necessary.
  Use Correct Document Types: Ensure that you are using the correct document types for both the down payment and the invoice. If the document types are incompatible, you may need to adjust them.
  Manual Clearing: If automatic clearing is not allowed, consider manually clearing the down payment and the invoice. This may involve creating a separate transaction to settle the down payment.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team to review the specific configurations and settings in your system.
  Review Account Settings: Check the account settings for the accounts involved in the transaction to ensure they allow for the clearing of down payments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB05 (Post with Clearing), F-44 (Clear Vendor), or F-32 (Clear Customer) to manage clearing processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on down payment processing and clearing rules.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is required, consider using user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) to implement specific business rules for down payment clearing.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the correct processes are followed, you should be able to resolve the GJ907 error and successfully manage down payments in your SAP system.