How To Fix F2066 - Account & & is itself an account with an alternative payee

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Account & & is itself an account with an alternative payee

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2066 - Account & & is itself an account with an alternative payee ?

  The SAP error message F2066 indicates that the account you are trying to use is set up as an alternative payee. This typically occurs in the context of accounts payable or accounts receivable transactions where the system expects a different handling of payments due to the alternative payee configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Alternative Payee Configuration: The account you are trying to process is configured as an alternative payee. This means that payments for this account should be directed to a different account or entity.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction you are attempting may not be compatible with accounts that have alternative payees.
  Master Data Settings: The master data for the account may have been incorrectly set up, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account master data in SAP and check if the account is indeed set as an alternative payee.
  If it is not intended to be an alternative payee, you may need to change the configuration in the account master data.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is appropriate for accounts with alternative payees. If not, consider using a different account that does not have this configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of changing the account settings, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the business rules around alternative payees.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Payee:
  
  If the account is correctly set as an alternative payee, ensure that you are processing the payment to the correct alternative payee account as specified in the configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be known issues or additional guidance provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FS00 (to display/change account master data) or FBL1N (to display vendor line items) to investigate the account settings.
  Alternative Payee Functionality: Understand how alternative payees work in your organization’s SAP setup, as this can affect payment processing and reporting.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify account settings in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message F2066 and proceed with your transaction.