How To Fix F1816 - Payment order blocks: Line & in document & & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F1 - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Payment order blocks: Line & in document & & & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F1816 - Payment order blocks: Line & in document & & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message F1816, which states "Payment order blocks: Line & in document & & & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of payment processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the payment order, specifically that a line item referenced in the payment order does not exist in the specified document.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Line Item: The line item that the payment order is trying to reference may have been deleted or does not exist in the specified document.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The payment order may be referencing an incorrect or invalid document number.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to incomplete postings or errors during document creation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the referenced document.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payment processing settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Existence: Check if the document number and line item referenced in the error message actually exist in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the document.
  Check Payment Order Configuration: Ensure that the payment order is correctly configured and that it references valid line items.
  Recreate Missing Line Items: If the line item is missing, you may need to recreate it or adjust the payment order to reference existing line items.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document and perform payment processing.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error F1816 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on payment processing and error handling for further insights into resolving similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.