How To Fix 1P818 - Recipient account is same as ordering party account


1P818 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

  • Message number: 818

  • Message text: Recipient account is same as ordering party account

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P818 - Recipient account is same as ordering party account ?
    The SAP error message 1P818 indicates that there is an issue with the recipient account being the same as the ordering party account in a transaction. This typically occurs in scenarios involving financial transactions, such as invoice processing or payment processing, where the system expects the recipient (the party receiving the payment) to be different from the ordering party (the party making the payment).
    
    Cause: Same Account Usage: The error arises when the system detects that the account specified for the recipient is identical to the account of the ordering party. This is often a validation rule to prevent self-payments or to ensure that transactions are properly recorded. Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that enforce this rule to prevent potential fraud or accounting errors. Data Entry Error: It could also be a simple data entry mistake where the same account number has been entered for both the ordering party and

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