How To Fix V2435 - Item &1: Deletion not possible. Down payment already available in FI.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 435

• Message text: Item &1: Deletion not possible. Down payment already available in FI.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2435 - Item &1: Deletion not possible. Down payment already available in FI. ?

  The SAP error message V2435 indicates that a deletion of a sales document item is not possible because there is a down payment already recorded in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This typically occurs in scenarios where a sales order or billing document has been created, and a down payment has been made against that document.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the item you are trying to delete has a down payment associated with it. In SAP, down payments are linked to sales orders or billing documents, and if a down payment exists, the system prevents the deletion of the item to maintain data integrity and ensure that financial records are accurate.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Down Payment Status: Verify if there is indeed a down payment associated with the item. You can do this by checking the sales order or billing document in the SAP system.
  
  
  Clear Down Payment: If you need to delete the item, you must first clear or reverse the down payment. This can be done by:
  
  Creating a credit memo for the down payment.
  Using transaction codes like F-29 (for clearing down payments) or FB08 (for reversing documents) to reverse the down payment.
  
  
  
  Delete the Item: Once the down payment has been cleared or reversed, you should be able to delete the item from the sales order or billing document without encountering the error.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about reversing the down payment or if it affects financial reporting, consult with your finance team or SAP FI consultant to ensure compliance with accounting practices.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VA02 (Change Sales Order)
  VF02 (Change Billing Document)
  F-29 (Clear Down Payments)
  FB08 (Reverse Document)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to down payments and sales order processing for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform the actions required to clear or reverse down payments.
  
  
  Testing: If you are working in a production environment, consider testing the process in a development or quality assurance environment first to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V2435 error and proceed with your sales order or billing document processing.