How To Fix MIMA163 - Outgoing payment &1 is not a credit amount

MIMA163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MIMA - Messages for Master Data Admin. Insurance Object

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Outgoing payment &1 is not a credit amount

Self-Explanatory Message

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MIMA163 - Details

• The SAP error message MIMA163, which states "Outgoing payment &1 is not a credit amount," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with outgoing payments in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects a credit amount for the outgoing payment, but the amount provided does not meet this requirement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payment Amount: The payment amount entered may be a debit amount instead of a credit amount. In financial terms, an outgoing payment should be a credit to the account.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the expected transaction types or payment methods.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction type used for the payment may not be set up to handle credit amounts correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the payment processing can lead to incorrect amounts being recorded.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Payment Amount: Check the payment amount entered in