How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1252 - Advance payment write off must be posted in amount &1 - correct this

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Advance payment write off must be posted in amount &1 - correct this

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1252 - Advance payment write off must be posted in amount &1 - correct this ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1252 indicates that there is an issue with the amount of an advance payment write-off that you are trying to post. Specifically, the error message states that the write-off must be posted in a specific amount (denoted as &1), and you need to correct this amount before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Amount: The amount you are trying to write off does not match the required amount specified by the system. This could be due to a data entry error or a mismatch between the advance payment and the write-off amount.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how advance payments and write-offs should be handled, which could lead to this error if not set up correctly.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or validations in place that require the write-off amount to be equal to a certain value, such as the remaining balance