How To Fix 5D586 - Specify the payee fund for electronic data interchange

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 586

• Message text: Specify the payee fund for electronic data interchange

What causes this issue?

You want to create a contribution statement for only one EDI payee
fund, but have not entered the EDI payee fund.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the EDI payee fund.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D586 - Specify the payee fund for electronic data interchange ?

  The SAP error message 5D586 ("Specify the payee fund for electronic data interchange") typically occurs in the context of electronic data interchange (EDI) processes, particularly when dealing with financial transactions or payment processing. This error indicates that the system requires a specific fund to be assigned to the payee for the transaction to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payee Fund: The most common cause of this error is that the payee (the entity receiving the payment) does not have a fund specified in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EDI settings or in the master data of the payee.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the payee may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, lacking necessary information such as fund assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payee Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the master data of the payee in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the payee has a fund specified. This can usually be found in the vendor or customer master data records.
  If the fund is missing, add the appropriate fund information.
  
  
  
  Review EDI Configuration:
  
  Check the EDI configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up to handle the payee's fund information.
  Ensure that the mapping between the payee and the fund is correctly defined in the EDI settings.
  
  
  
  Transaction Data Review:
  
  Review the transaction data that is being processed to ensure that all required fields, including the payee fund, are populated correctly.
  If the transaction is being generated from a specific module (like Accounts Payable), ensure that all necessary data is filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling EDI transactions and the requirements for payee funds.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, 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 that may help in checking or updating master data (e.g., XK02 for vendor master data).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to EDI and payee fund issues, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the payee master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5D586 and ensure that the payee fund is correctly specified for electronic data interchange.