How To Fix CTE_FIN_POSTING031 - Payment types with offsetting are not supported.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FIN_POSTING - ERP - Concur Integration: FIN Postings

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Payment types with offsetting are not supported.

What causes this issue?

Concur payment types with offsetting purpose are currently not
supported.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In your Concur system, change the payment types for all IBCP, CBCP, and
company paid expenses to payment types without offsetting.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING031 - Payment types with offsetting are not supported. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING031 indicates that the payment types being used in a financial transaction are not supported for offsetting entries. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings where certain payment types are expected to have a corresponding offsetting entry, but the system does not allow it due to configuration or business rules.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Payment Type: The payment type you are trying to use may not be configured to allow offsetting entries. This can happen if the payment type is meant for specific transactions that do not require an offset.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for payment types may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on the payment types that can be used, especially in the context of financial postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment types in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for financial accounting and check the settings for the payment type you are using.
  Ensure that the payment type is configured to allow offsetting entries if that is required for your transaction.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Payment Type:
  
  If the payment type you are using does not support offsetting, consider using a different payment type that does allow for offsetting entries.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Check the transaction type you are using and see if there are any restrictions on the payment types that can be used with it.
  Consult with your finance team or SAP consultant to understand the business rules governing the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to financial postings and payment types to understand the limitations and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes or by using a different payment type, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (General Ledger Account Posting), F-28 (Post Incoming Payments), and others that may be related to your financial transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform the transaction, as sometimes restrictions can lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.