How To Fix MEPO135 - Down payment must be at least 0 and no more than 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Down payment must be at least 0 and no more than 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO135 - Down payment must be at least 0 and no more than 100% ?

  The SAP error message MEPO135 indicates that there is an issue with the down payment percentage specified in a purchase order or contract. Specifically, it means that the down payment percentage must be between 0% and 100%. This error typically occurs when the down payment percentage is either negative or exceeds 100%.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Down Payment Percentage: The down payment percentage entered is less than 0% or greater than 100%.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the down payment terms in the system.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect value in the down payment field.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Down Payment Percentage:
  
  Go to the relevant purchase order or contract where the error occurred.
  Verify the down payment percentage field and ensure it is set to a value between 0 and 100.
  
  
  
  Correct the Value:
  
  If the value is incorrect, update it to a valid percentage (e.g., 0% for no down payment or a percentage up to 100%).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for down payments in the SAP system. This may require access to the configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Ensure that the down payment terms are correctly defined and that there are no restrictions that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to down payments and purchase orders for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is frequently encountered, consider providing training to users on how to correctly enter down payment percentages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error while using transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME31K (Create Contract).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEPO135 error and successfully process your down payment.