How To Fix EDEREG_TOOLS303 - Multiple unended payment advice notes exist for payment document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG_TOOLS - Deregulation Check Framework

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Multiple unended payment advice notes exist for payment document

What causes this issue?

The system found multiple unended payment advice notes for the payment
document.
If several of these payment advice notes are processed, distribution
lots may be created and posted in duplicate for these items.

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?

Check to which the extent the payment advice notes have been processed.
If necessary, set the status of payment advice notes to <LS>Ended</> in
order to prevent duplicate postings.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_TOOLS303 - Multiple unended payment advice notes exist for payment document ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_TOOLS303 indicates that there are multiple unended payment advice notes associated with a specific payment document. This situation typically arises in the context of electronic payments and can lead to issues in processing or reconciling payments.
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Payment Advice Notes: The primary cause of this error is that there are several payment advice notes that have not been fully processed or ended for the same payment document. This can happen if:
  
  Payment advice notes were created but not cleared.
  There are discrepancies in the payment processing that prevent the advice notes from being marked as completed.
  There are duplicate entries or errors in the payment advice note records.
  
  
  
  System Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in SAP related to payment processing or electronic bank statement handling may lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EDEREG_TOOLS303 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Advice Notes:
  
  Use transaction codes like F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) or FBPM (Payment Medium Workbench) to review the payment advice notes associated with the payment document.
  Identify the unended payment advice notes and check their status.
  
  
  
  Clear or End Payment Advice Notes:
  
  If you find unended payment advice notes that are no longer needed, you can clear them using the appropriate transaction (e.g., FBL1N for vendor line items).
  If the payment advice notes are valid but not processed, ensure that they are properly processed and ended.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to payment processing in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for payment advice notes and electronic payments are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payment processing and electronic bank statements for any specific guidance on handling this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional troubleshooting steps based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110, FBPM, FBL1N, and FB03 (to display documents).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to payment advice processing and error handling in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.