How To Fix EI573 - Payment guarantee proc. & contains no form of paymnt guarantee w/fin.docs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 573

• Message text: Payment guarantee proc. & contains no form of paymnt guarantee w/fin.docs

What causes this issue?

You have tried to call up the function 'Create financial documents' in
document processing.
The assigned payment guarantee procedure &V1& does not contain a form
of payment guarantee that permits financial documents.
You can continue and create a financial document but it will not be
used for guaranteeing against the document or the document item.

System Response

The system issues a warning.
&NOTE&
Only if the payment guarantee procedure contains a form of payment
guarantee with financial documents, can the financial document be used
for guaranteeing payment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI573 - Payment guarantee proc. & contains no form of paymnt guarantee w/fin.docs ?

  The SAP error message EI573, which states "Payment guarantee proc. & contains no form of payment guarantee w/fin.docs," typically occurs in the context of financial documents and payment guarantees within the SAP system. This error indicates that a payment guarantee process has been initiated, but there is no associated form of payment guarantee linked to the financial documents involved.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Guarantee: The financial document (such as an invoice or payment request) does not have an associated payment guarantee.
  Configuration Issues: The payment guarantee process may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to link financial documents with payment guarantees.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in data entry or missing information that prevents the system from recognizing the payment guarantee.
  Document Status: The status of the financial document may not allow for a payment guarantee to be processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Guarantee Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payment guarantee process is correctly configured in the SAP system. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Link Payment Guarantee:
  
  Verify that the financial document has an associated payment guarantee. If not, you may need to create or link a payment guarantee to the document.
  
  
  
  Review Financial Document:
  
  Check the financial document for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that the document is in a status that allows for payment guarantees.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling payment guarantees and related financial processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide updates and patches.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to payment guarantees and financial document processing, such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices) or F-28 (Post Incoming Payments).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to process the payment guarantee has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform the action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the EI573 error and implement a solution to resolve it.