How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE006 - Acceptance type of Bill of Exchange &1 must be B or C

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Acceptance type of Bill of Exchange &1 must be B or C

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE006 - Acceptance type of Bill of Exchange &1 must be B or C ?

  The SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE006 indicates that there is an issue with the acceptance type of a Bill of Exchange (BoE) in the system. Specifically, the acceptance type must be either 'B' (for "Bill of Exchange") or 'C' (for "Promissory Note"). If the acceptance type is set to something else, this error will be triggered.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The acceptance type for the Bill of Exchange has been incorrectly entered or is missing.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to accept the specified types of bills of exchange.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the acceptance types may not have been mapped correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Acceptance Type:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or screen where the Bill of Exchange is being processed.
  Verify the acceptance type field and ensure it is set to either 'B' or 'C'.
  
  
  
  Correct the Entry:
  
  If the acceptance type is incorrect, change it to 'B' or 'C' as appropriate for your business process.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to Bills of Exchange in the SAP system. Ensure that the acceptance types are correctly defined and that the system allows for the specified types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on how to handle Bills of Exchange and the specific requirements for acceptance types.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the mapping of acceptance types during the migration process to ensure they were correctly transferred.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes related to Bills of Exchange, such as F-53 (Post Outgoing Payments) or F-58 (Post Incoming Payments).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to Bills of Exchange that might provide additional insights or patches for known issues.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials specific to your organization’s use of SAP for handling Bills of Exchange.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the error message BOE_MESSAGE006.