AR: Apply a debit memo to a credit memo - debit memo not showing on LOV

Question

Hello,
We are trying to apply a credit memo to a debit memo, but the debit memo does not show on the list of values on the Application form. We are doing as follows:
1. Entered credit memo and completed
2. Entered debit memo and completed (same customer that credit memo)
NOTE: Both transaction types are defined as "Not Post to GL" and "Not Open Receivable"
3. Query credit memo on transactions
4. On the credit memo, go to Actions - Applications
5. Hit the list of values on Apply To field
6. Our debit memo does not show on that lov. (but another debit memo - defined as Post to GL and Open Receivable as Yes and an invoice are showing)
So, the basic questions are:
- The debit memo transaction type defined as Post to GL and Open Receivable set to No is causing this situation?
- Is this standard functionality or are we missing some steps?
By the way, we are on 11.5.10.2
Thanks in advance for your help.
Regards.
Enrique

Answer 1

Hi Octavio
Thanks again. Allow me to illustrate the work-around I have in mind with an example:
Invoice1 $100 - Invoice payable to supplier by OU1
Debit Memo1 ( $20) - Debit memo (or credit memo) deductible from supplier payments in OU2
Net Payable to supplier $80
Step 1
Make a payment of $20 invoice1 from a dummy bank account in OU1:
Dr Supplier liability $20
Cr Dummy Bank Account $20
Step 2
Make a payment of remaining $80 to supplier.
Step 3
Cancel debit memo1 in OU2:
Dr Expense Account $20
Cr Supplier Liability $20
Step 4
Transfer of dummy payment to OU2
Dr Dummy Bank Account $20
Cr Expense Account $20
The debit memo is therefore fully accounted for, but this has required 3 additional steps.
Thanks.
Majid Al-Bahry