How To Fix GTR_FI090 - Consumption Error: Billing amount bigger than EF open amount (Billdoc &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GTR_FI - Grantor Fi Integration

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Consumption Error: Billing amount bigger than EF open amount (Billdoc &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GTR_FI090 - Consumption Error: Billing amount bigger than EF open amount (Billdoc &1) ?

  The SAP error message GTR_FI090 indicates that there is a consumption error related to billing amounts in the context of financial transactions. Specifically, it states that the billing amount is greater than the open amount available in the corresponding document. This typically occurs in scenarios involving billing documents, such as invoices or credit memos, where the system checks the available open amounts against the amounts being billed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Billing Amount Exceeds Open Amount: The primary cause of this error is that the billing amount you are trying to post exceeds the open amount that is available for consumption in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The open amount has already been partially billed or consumed.
  There is a mismatch in the amounts due to manual entries or incorrect calculations.
  The billing document is referencing an incorrect or outdated open amount.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect billing amounts being entered.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the billing process or the financial document types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Open Amount: Verify the open amount for the billing document in question. Ensure that the amount you are trying to bill does not exceed this open amount.
  
  
  Adjust Billing Amount: If the billing amount is indeed higher than the open amount, adjust the billing amount to match the available open amount.
  
  
  Review Previous Transactions: Check if there have been any previous transactions that may have consumed part of the open amount. This can include previous invoices, credit memos, or adjustments.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the entries in the billing document.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the billing and financial document types are set up correctly.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like VF01 for billing document creation) to review and adjust the documents as necessary.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to billing and financial documents, such as VF03 (Display Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), and FB03 (Display Document).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for billing processes and financial document handling to ensure compliance with best practices.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to create or modify billing documents.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.