How To Fix >4577 - Payment specification &3 for partner &1 &2 was only partially selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 577

• Message text: Payment specification &3 for partner &1 &2 was only partially selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4577 - Payment specification &3 for partner &1 &2 was only partially selected ?

  The SAP error message 4577 indicates that a payment specification for a specific partner was only partially selected. This typically occurs in the context of payment processing, where the system is trying to process payments for a vendor or customer, but not all relevant items have been selected for payment.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incomplete Payment Selection: The payment proposal may not have selected all the invoices or items that should be included in the payment run.
  Payment Block: Some invoices may be blocked for payment due to various reasons (e.g., disputes, missing documentation).
  Payment Method Issues: The payment method assigned to the vendor or customer may not be compatible with the payment proposal.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payment program that limit the selection of items.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Payment Proposal:
  
  Go to the payment proposal and check which items have been selected and which have not. You can do this in transaction F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions).
  Ensure that all relevant invoices are included in the proposal.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Blocks:
  
  Review the invoices for any payment blocks. You can check the invoice details in transaction FB03 (Display Document) to see if there are any blocks preventing payment.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Method:
  
  Verify that the payment method assigned to the vendor or customer is correct and that it allows for the payment of the selected items.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to payment processing. This includes checking the payment program configuration and any related settings that might affect item selection.
  
  
  
  Manual Selection:
  
  If necessary, you can manually select the items for payment in the payment proposal screen before executing the payment run.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on payment processing and error handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to payment processing or this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to view and process the payment proposals.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.