How To Fix BFIBL02167 - Document & either not found or reversed, payment not on payment medium

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Document & either not found or reversed, payment not on payment medium

What causes this issue?

In the payment document validation that you selected in the selection
variant of the <DS:RE.SAPFPAYM>generic payment medium program</>
<DS:TRAN.FBPM>SAPFPAYM</>, the system determines that payment document
&V1& has either not yet been posted or has already been reversed.

System Response

The payment is not transferred on a payment medium in order to avoid a
duplicate payment: the items to be paid remain open and could be paid
again with a new payment run.

How to fix this error?

If, for an update termination, you find it is then possible to post the
document, you can subsequently create another payment medium only
containing this missing document. To do this, in the dynamic selections
select only the reference to document &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02167 - Document & either not found or reversed, payment not on payment medium ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02167 indicates that a document is either not found or has been reversed, and as a result, the payment is not included in the payment medium. This error typically occurs during the payment processing phase in SAP, particularly when generating payment media for outgoing payments.
  Causes:
  
  Document Not Found: The payment document you are trying to process may not exist in the system. This could happen if the document was deleted or if there was a mistake in the document number.
  Document Reversal: The payment document may have been reversed. If a payment has been reversed, it will not be available for processing in the payment medium.
  Incorrect Payment Medium Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payment medium format or the payment method being used.
  Incomplete Payment Run: The payment run may not have been completed successfully, leading to missing documents in the payment medium.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Existence: Check if the payment document exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to see if the document is available.
  Check for Reversals: If the document has been reversed, you will need to determine the reason for the reversal and whether you need to create a new payment document.
  Review Payment Medium Configuration: Ensure that the payment medium format and payment method are correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO.
  Re-run Payment Run: If the payment run was incomplete, try re-running the payment run to ensure all documents are processed correctly.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the payment documents and perform the payment processing.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) for processing payments and FB03 for displaying documents.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on payment processing and payment media generation for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth analysis and assistance.