How To Fix VF219 - Negative down payment item; document & cannot be billed by item.

VF219 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 219

• Message text: Negative down payment item; document & cannot be billed by item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF219 - Negative down payment item; document & cannot be billed by item. ?

  The SAP error message VF219, which states "Negative down payment item; document & cannot be billed by item," typically occurs in the context of billing documents when there are issues related to down payments in the billing process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Down Payment: The error indicates that there is a negative down payment item associated with the billing document. This usually happens when a down payment has been made that exceeds the amount of the invoice being billed.
  Billing Document Configuration: The configuration of the billing document may not allow for the billing of items that have negative down payment amounts.
  Document Flow Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the document flow, such as a down payment being posted incorrectly or not being cleared properly.
  Item Category Settings: The item category settings in the billing document may not allow for the processing of negative down