How To Fix MEPO845 - Down payment amount &1 does not match down payment percentage &3%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 845

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

What causes this issue?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO845 - Down payment amount &1 does not match down payment percentage &3% ?

  The SAP error message MEPO845 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the down payment amount specified in a purchase order or contract and the down payment percentage that has been defined for that order or contract. This error typically arises in the context of procurement processes where down payments are involved.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Amount and Percentage: The down payment amount entered does not correspond to the down payment percentage applied to the total order value. For example, if the total order value is $1000 and the down payment percentage is set at 20%, the down payment amount should be $200. If a different amount is entered, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: The down payment percentage may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple data entry error where the wrong amount or percentage was inputted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Down Payment Amount: Check the down payment amount entered in the purchase order or contract. Ensure that it matches the expected amount based on the down payment percentage.
  Calculate Correct Amount: If the down payment percentage is correct, calculate the expected down payment amount based on the total order value and adjust the amount accordingly.
  
  Formula: Down Payment Amount = Total Order Value × (Down Payment Percentage / 100)
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for down payments in the system. Ensure that the down payment percentage is set correctly in the relevant purchasing documents.
  Adjust Purchase Order/Contract: If necessary, adjust the purchase order or contract to reflect the correct down payment amount or percentage.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to make adjustments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to purchase orders or contracts in SAP.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality environment before applying them in production to ensure that the issue is resolved without introducing new errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEPO845 error and ensure that your down payment amounts and percentages are correctly aligned.