How To Fix F4873 - Maintain rules first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Maintain rules first

What causes this issue?

The chart of accounts-specific rules for account determination have not
been maintained yet. These are required for account assignment.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain the rules first and carry out the account assignment
afterwards.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4873 - Maintain rules first ?

  The SAP error message F4873 ("Maintain rules first") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with payment processing or automatic payment program (APP) configurations. This error indicates that the system requires certain rules or configurations to be set up before proceeding with the operation you are attempting.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Payment Rules: The payment program requires specific payment rules to be defined in the system, and these rules have not been maintained.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the payment program or related financial processes are incomplete or incorrect.
  Transaction Type Not Defined: The transaction type you are trying to use may not have corresponding rules defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F4873 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Payment Rules:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBVCU (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable > Business Transactions > Incoming Payments > Automatic Payment Transactions > Maintain Payment Rules).
  Check if the necessary payment rules are defined for the payment program you are using. If not, create or modify the rules as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for the automatic payment program are completed. This includes settings for payment methods, bank details, and other related parameters.
  Use transaction code FBZP to access the configuration for the automatic payment program and verify that all required settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Types:
  
  If applicable, check the transaction types being used in the payment process. Ensure that they are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate payment rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on maintaining payment rules and configuring the automatic payment program.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBZP (Automatic Payment Program), OBVCU (Maintain Payment Rules), and others related to financial accounting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the F4873 error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment rules and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.