How To Fix 1N013 - System error: Position &1 in payment item &2 does not exist

1N013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1N - BCA: Payment Item Dialog

• Message number: 013

• Message text: System error: Position &1 in payment item &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1N013 - System error: Position &1 in payment item &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 1N013 indicates that there is a problem with a payment item in the system. Specifically, it states that "Position &1 in payment item &2 does not exist." This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or clearing items.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The payment item may have been deleted or not properly created, leading to a mismatch in the expected data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payment processing settings or in the related financial documents.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, bugs in the SAP system or inconsistencies in the database can lead to such errors.
  User Input Errors: Incorrectly entered data or parameters when processing payments can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Item: Verify that the payment item referenced in the error message exists