How To Fix EDOCUMENT_CL120 - No alternative payee maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_CL - EDOCUMENT_CL

• Message number: 120

• Message text: No alternative payee maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_CL120 - No alternative payee maintained ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_CL120: No alternative payee maintained typically occurs in the context of electronic document processing, particularly when dealing with payment transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to find an alternative payee for a specific transaction, which is often required for certain payment methods or configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternative Payee Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the alternative payee has not been defined in the vendor master data or in the relevant payment configuration.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method being used may require an alternative payee, but the necessary details have not been set up.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific requirements for alternative payees that are not being met.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the vendor or customer master records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Alternative Payee:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK02 for vendors).
  Check if the alternative payee is