How To Fix >3687 - The installment plan history does not include document &1 (&2/&3/&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 687

• Message text: The installment plan history does not include document &1 (&2/&3/&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3687 - The installment plan history does not include document &1 (&2/&3/&4) ?

  The SAP error message 3687 indicates that there is an issue with the installment plan history for a specific document. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the relevant installment plan history for the specified document number, which is indicated by the placeholders &1 (document number), &2 (year), &3 (period), and &4 (company code).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Installment Plan History: The document specified does not have an associated installment plan history in the system.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Deletion: The installment plan history data may have been deleted or not yet created.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the installment plan settings or related modules.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document Number: Check the document number and ensure it is correct. Make sure you are referencing the right document.
  Check Installment Plan History: Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to check if the installment plan history exists for the document.
  Create Missing History: If the installment plan history is missing, you may need to create it manually or ensure that the relevant transactions are processed correctly to generate the history.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for installment plans in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on installment plans and related error messages.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FPL1 (Installment Plan) and FPL2 (Display Installment Plan) to manage and view installment plans.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage installment plans and their histories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.