How To Fix BFIBL02169 - Posting of payment documents was not completed after &1 seconds

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Posting of payment documents was not completed after &1 seconds

What causes this issue?

You have scheduled payment media creation together with the payment
program and have selected the parameter for payment document validation
for the payment media. This means the system does not create the payment
media until all payment documents have been posted.
Following a waiting time of &V1& seconds, however, there is a still
difference between the number of payments and the number of payment
documents posted.

System Response

If you issue this message as a warning (W), the payment media are
created after the waiting period and the payments without payment
documents are missing. Further information is provided in a separate log
entry.
If you issue this message as an error (E), the system terminates
subsequent processing following the waiting period. You can then analyze
terminated <DS:TRAS.SM13>update requests</> and if required,
subsequently post missing payment documents and schedule the creation of
payment media again with payment document validation.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

In addition to the settings described for the message, you can also
specify the maximum time that the system is to wait until all payment
documents are posted. Without personalized settings, the system waits a
maximum of 60 seconds and runs a check every second. The corresponding
<DS:TRAS.SU3>parameter</> for changing the time waited is <LB>
FIBL_VALIDATION_WAIT</>.
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<ZK>You can also deactivate the message for reasons of compatibility. We
<ZH>strongly recommend against this</> since it is not possible to
ensure that all payments are included in the payment medium if payment
document validation is activated and the FI payment program and payment
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02169 - Posting of payment documents was not completed after &1 seconds ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02169 indicates that the posting of payment documents was not completed within a specified time limit (in this case, after &1 seconds). This can occur due to various reasons, including performance issues, database locks, or long-running processes.
  Causes:
  
  Performance Issues: The system may be experiencing performance bottlenecks due to high load, insufficient resources, or inefficient queries.
  Database Locks: Other transactions may be locking the database tables required for posting the payment documents, causing delays.
  Long-running Processes: There may be background jobs or other processes that are taking longer than expected, affecting the posting of payment documents.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the payment processing module may lead to delays.
  Network Issues: Network latency or connectivity problems can also contribute to delays in processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Performance: Monitor system performance using transaction codes like ST03N (Workload Analysis) or ST22 (Dump Analysis) to identify any bottlenecks.
  Analyze Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the relevant database tables. If locks are found, investigate the processes holding those locks.
  Review Background Jobs: Check for any long-running background jobs using transaction code SM37. If there are jobs that are taking too long, consider optimizing them or rescheduling them during off-peak hours.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If the process is expected to take longer, consider increasing the timeout settings in the relevant configuration.
  Optimize Configuration: Review the configuration settings for payment processing to ensure they are set up correctly and efficiently.
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues affecting the performance of the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM21 (System Log), ST22 (Dump Analysis), and SM37 (Job Monitoring) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on performance tuning.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or consult with SAP support for further assistance.