How To Fix EI585 - Paymt guarantee categ. & requires specific. of financ.doc.categ. and type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 585

• Message text: Paymt guarantee categ. & requires specific. of financ.doc.categ. and type

What causes this issue?

While maintaining the form of payment guarantee, you created a form of
payment guarantee from the payment guarantee category &V1&, but you did
not specify either the

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

Financial document category or
Financial document type or
Both
The payment guarantee category &V1& requires a financial document. For
this reason, the above specifications are necessary.

System Response

The system does not allow this entry.

How to fix this error?

Complete your specifications.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI585 - Paymt guarantee categ. & requires specific. of financ.doc.categ. and type ?

  The SAP error message EI585 typically relates to issues with payment guarantee categories and the specific requirements for financial document categories and types. This error can occur in various contexts, particularly in financial transactions or when processing payment guarantees.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The payment guarantee category may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings in the financial document types or categories are missing or incorrect.
  Missing Data: Required fields for the payment guarantee category may not be filled out correctly, leading to the error.
  Incompatibility: The combination of payment guarantee category and financial document type may not be compatible according to the system's configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment guarantees in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction).
  Ensure that the payment guarantee categories are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate financial document categories and types.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Verify that the financial document types being used are compatible with the payment guarantee category.
  Check if any specific requirements or settings need to be adjusted for the document types.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that all required fields related to the payment guarantee are filled out correctly in the transaction you are trying to process.
  Look for any mandatory fields that may be missing or incorrectly entered.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration of payment guarantees and financial document types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the payment guarantee can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), FB60 (for invoice entry), or others that may be relevant to your specific use case.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP financial modules.