How To Fix >4579 - Payment specification &1 was reversed

>4579 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 579

• Message text: Payment specification &1 was reversed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4579 - Payment specification &1 was reversed ?

  The SAP error message 4579 indicates that a payment specification has been reversed. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in accounts payable or receivable processes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Reversal of Payment: The error is triggered when a payment that was previously processed has been reversed. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect payment amount.
  Payment made to the wrong vendor or customer.
  Cancellation of a transaction due to disputes or errors.
  
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of payment processing in the SAP system, leading to inconsistencies in payment specifications.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data related to the payment specification, such as missing or incorrect entries, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Status: Verify the status of the payment specification in question. Ensure that it is indeed reversed and check the reason