How To Fix 6E138 - CoCd &1, loan &2, document &3: Payment block is set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6E - Messages for EMU currency conversion in Treasury

• Message number: 138

• Message text: CoCd &1, loan &2, document &3: Payment block is set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6E138 - CoCd &1, loan &2, document &3: Payment block is set ?

  The SAP error message 6E138 indicates that a payment block is set for a specific company code (CoCd), loan, and document. This means that the system has identified that the payment for the specified loan document cannot be processed due to a restriction.
  Cause:
  The payment block can be set for various reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Manual Payment Block: A user may have manually set a payment block on the document.
  Automatic Payment Block: Certain conditions in the system (like overdue payments, credit limits, etc.) may trigger an automatic payment block.
  Configuration Settings: The payment block may be a result of specific configuration settings in the financial module.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for payments (e.g., it may be incomplete or require further approvals).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the loan document in question. Ensure that it is complete and does not require any additional approvals or information.
  
  
  Review Payment Block Settings:
  
  Navigate to the document in the SAP system and check if a payment block has been set.
  If it is a manual block, you can remove it if you have the necessary permissions.
  If it is an automatic block, investigate the underlying reason (e.g., overdue payments, credit issues) and address those issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect that the payment block is due to configuration settings, consult with your SAP FI/CO consultant to review the settings related to payment blocks.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes to check the document:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (if applicable)
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Payment Block Types: Familiarize yourself with the different types of payment blocks in SAP, as they can vary based on company policies and configurations.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify payment blocks if required.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payment processing and payment blocks for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the payment block and take appropriate action to resolve the error message 6E138.