How To Fix MEPO844 - Down payment percentage &3% does not match down payment amount &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 844

• Message text: Down payment percentage &3% does not match down payment amount &1

What causes this issue?

You have changed the down payment amount to &V1&. The defined down
payment percentage &V3& does not match the calculated down payment
percentage &V2& .

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?

Change the down payment percentage to &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO844 - Down payment percentage &3% does not match down payment amount &1 ?

  The SAP error message MEPO844 indicates that there is a mismatch between the down payment percentage and the down payment amount in a purchase order or contract. This error typically occurs when the system expects a certain percentage of the total order value to be reflected in the down payment amount, but the values provided do not align.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Down Payment Percentage: The down payment percentage specified in the purchase order or contract does not correspond to the down payment amount.
  Manual Entry Errors: There may have been a manual entry error when inputting the down payment amount or percentage.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system related to down payments.
  Changes in Order Value: If the total order value has changed after the down payment was calculated, it may lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Down Payment Percentage and Amount:
  
  Check the down payment percentage and the down payment amount in the purchase order or contract.
  Ensure that the down payment amount is calculated correctly based on the total order value and the specified percentage.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  If the down payment amount is incorrect, adjust it to match the expected amount based on the percentage.
  If the percentage is incorrect, update it to reflect the correct down payment percentage.
  
  
  
  Recalculate Down Payment:
  
  If there have been changes to the order value, recalculate the down payment amount based on the new total.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to down payments to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling down payments in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to review and modify the purchase order.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on down payment processing.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to purchase orders or contracts in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEPO844 error and ensure that the down payment percentage and amount are correctly aligned.