How To Fix 6D279 - No advance payments were considered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 279

• Message text: No advance payments were considered

What causes this issue?

The advance payments were not considered.

How to fix this error?

You did not set the "Calculate credit/receivables" indicator in the
initial screen of the settlement. You need to set this indicator to
display a list of advance payments made by the tenant in the simulation
result screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D279 - No advance payments were considered ?

  The SAP error message 6D279: "No advance payments were considered" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with advance payments in accounts payable or accounts receivable processes. This error indicates that the system did not find any advance payments that should be taken into account for the transaction you are trying to process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Advance Payment Entries: There may be no advance payment entries recorded for the vendor or customer in question.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured to handle advance payments.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing the system from considering advance payments.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for advance payments in the financial module may not be set up correctly.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment for the transaction may not be linked to the advance payment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Advance Payment Records: Verify if there are any advance payments recorded for the relevant vendor or customer. You can do this by checking the relevant accounts in the system.
  Review Document Type Settings: Ensure that the document type you are using is set up to allow for advance payments. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team.
  Open Posting Period: Check if the posting period is open for the transaction date. If it is closed, you may need to open it or post the transaction in an open period.
  Configuration Review: Work with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to advance payments in the financial module. Ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Account Assignment Verification: Ensure that the account assignment for the transaction is correct and linked to the advance payment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to check for advance payments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on advance payments and their handling in the system for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the financial module of SAP.