How To Fix 1FA797 - Balance to be collected before BAdI call is &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1FA - Betragskündigungen und Freibeträge

• Message number: 797

• Message text: Balance to be collected before BAdI call is &1 &2

What causes this issue?

The system has determined the value date balance based on the term start
date of the fixed term agreement as &1 &2. This balance does
not include the prenotes the system has created for SDD collections
based on payment orders that have the status Sent to PTS.

System Response

Unless the BAdI is implemented in another way, the collection report
will trigger a collection for the amount as calculated below:
Contract amount - (value date balance on the term start date + prenote
balance)

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1FA797 - Balance to be collected before BAdI call is &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message "1FA797 Balance to be collected before BAdI call is &1 &2" typically indicates that there is an issue with the balance of a financial transaction that needs to be resolved before a Business Add-In (BAdI) can be executed. This error is often encountered in the context of financial processes, such as billing or invoicing, where certain conditions must be met before proceeding with further processing.
  Cause:
  
  Unresolved Balances: The error suggests that there are outstanding balances that need to be collected or cleared before the BAdI can be executed. This could be due to incomplete transactions, pending payments, or discrepancies in account balances.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the business processes, leading to this error when certain conditions are not met.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant financial tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Outstanding Balances: Review the relevant financial documents (e.g., invoices, payments) to identify any outstanding balances that need to be addressed. Ensure that all necessary payments have been processed.
  Review BAdI Implementation: If you are a developer or have access to the BAdI implementation, check the logic to ensure that it correctly handles the balance checks. You may need to adjust the implementation to account for the required conditions.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings related to financial transactions and BAdI calls are correctly configured.
  Data Validation: Perform data validation checks to ensure that all relevant financial data is accurate and complete. This may involve running reports or using transaction codes to identify discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific BAdI and the error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to investigate the financial documents related to the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  BAdI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAdI being called to understand its requirements and any prerequisites that must be met before it can be executed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.