How To Fix >4539 - Payment data does not exist yet for preselected item &1 &2

>4539 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 539

• Message text: Payment data does not exist yet for preselected item &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4539 - Payment data does not exist yet for preselected item &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message 4539 ("Payment data does not exist yet for preselected item &1 &2") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing in accounts payable or accounts receivable. This error indicates that the system is unable to find payment data for the specified item, which is identified by the placeholders &1 and &2 (usually representing document numbers or item identifiers).
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Payment Data: The most common cause is that the payment data has not yet been created or processed for the specified item. This can happen if the payment run has not been executed or if the payment data was not saved correctly.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Status: The document may not be in a status that allows for payment processing. For example, it might be in a blocked status or not fully posted.
  
  
  Timing Issues: If the payment data is expected to be generated in a