How To Fix GTR_FI108 - Consumption Error: Payment amount bigger than referenced Adv. Amount (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GTR_FI - Grantor Fi Integration

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Consumption Error: Payment amount bigger than referenced Adv. Amount (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GTR_FI108 - Consumption Error: Payment amount bigger than referenced Adv. Amount (&1) ?

  The SAP error message GTR_FI108 indicates that there is a consumption error related to a payment amount that exceeds the referenced advance amount. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where an advance payment has been made, and the system is trying to apply a payment that is greater than the available advance amount.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Amount Exceeds Advance: The primary cause of this error is that the payment amount being processed is greater than the advance amount that has been referenced in the transaction.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the payment amount was incorrectly inputted.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the payment processing or advance payment handling in the SAP system.
  Multiple Advances: If there are multiple advance payments, the system may not be correctly aggregating them, leading to confusion about the available amount.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Payment Amount: Check the payment amount being processed and ensure it does not exceed the referenced advance amount. Adjust the payment amount if necessary.
  Check Advance Amount: Review the advance payment records to confirm the correct amount that should be available for consumption.
  Adjust Entries: If there was an error in data entry, correct the entries in the system to reflect the accurate amounts.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to advance payments and payment processing in SAP. Ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling advance payments and related transactions.
  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 that may help in reviewing advance payments and payment processing, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user processing the payment has the necessary roles and permissions to perform the transaction.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.