How To Fix RQ236 - Minimum advice amounts cannot be considered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RQ - Messages for Cash Management and Forecast

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Minimum advice amounts cannot be considered

What causes this issue?

The payment advice minimum amounts defined in customizing (view
V_T018C) cannot be considered because, in grouping &V1&, an interim
accounts is cleared or filled using another interim account, not a
target account.
You can enter a payment advice minimum amount in the start screen for
cash concentration. This can always be considered, even if the above
scenario is in place.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RQ236 - Minimum advice amounts cannot be considered ?

  The SAP error message RQ236, which states "Minimum advice amounts cannot be considered," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's handling of payment advice or payment processing. This error indicates that the amounts involved in the payment advice do not meet the minimum thresholds set in the system configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Amount Configuration: The system has a configuration setting that specifies a minimum amount for payment advice processing. If the amount of the payment advice is below this threshold, the system will trigger this error.
  Incorrect Payment Advice Amount: The payment advice amount being processed may be incorrectly calculated or entered, leading to it falling below the minimum required amount.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the vendor or customer master data that affect the payment advice amounts.
  Payment Terms: The payment terms associated with the transaction may not align with the minimum advice amount requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Minimum Amount Settings: Review the configuration settings for minimum advice amounts in the SAP system. This can typically be found in the configuration for payment processing or payment advice.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Business Transactions ? Payment Transactions ? Define Minimum Advice Amounts.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Advice Amount: If the payment advice amount is indeed below the minimum threshold, consider adjusting the amount to meet the required minimum.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the vendor or customer master data is correctly set up and that there are no discrepancies that could affect the payment advice amounts.
  
  
  Check Payment Terms: Verify the payment terms associated with the transaction to ensure they are correctly configured and do not conflict with the minimum advice amount settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBZP (Payment Program Configuration) and F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) for managing payment settings.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect payment advice processing.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the payment advice processing works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RQ236 error and implement a suitable solution.