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How To Fix F5616 - Master record missing for payee &


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F5616 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: F5 - Document Editing

  • Message number: 616

  • Message text: Master record missing for payee &

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F5616 - Details

  • Error Code: F5616

    Error Message: Master record missing for payee &


    Summary

    This error indicates that the system cannot find a master record for the specified payee during a payment or financial transaction. Essentially, the payee's data is missing or incomplete in the relevant master data tables.


    Root Causes

    • The payee (vendor, customer, or employee) master record has not been created or is incomplete.
    • Incorrect or missing payee identification number entered in the transaction.
    • Master data synchronization issues between modules (e.g., FI and MM or FI and HR).
    • Data migration or master data upload errors leading to missing payee records.

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