How To Fix F5A356 - No documents &1 to &2 exist for this payment proposal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 356

• Message text: No documents &1 to &2 exist for this payment proposal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A356 - No documents &1 to &2 exist for this payment proposal ?

  The SAP error message F5A356, which states "No documents &1 to &2 exist for this payment proposal," typically occurs in the context of payment processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with payment proposals in the Accounts Payable (AP) module.
  Cause:
  This error message usually indicates that the payment proposal you are trying to process does not have any associated documents (invoices, credit memos, etc.) that meet the criteria specified in the payment proposal. The reasons for this could include:
  
  No Open Items: There are no open items (invoices or other payable documents) that match the selection criteria for the payment proposal.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to generate the payment proposal may be too restrictive, leading to no documents being selected.
  Document Status: The documents that should be included in the payment proposal may have already been paid, cleared, or marked for deletion.
  Posting Period: The documents may belong to a different posting period that is not included in the payment proposal.
  Company Code Issues: The documents may not belong to the company code specified in the payment proposal.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Open Items: Verify that there are open items in the system that should be included in the payment proposal. You can do this by checking the relevant vendor accounts.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Revisit the selection criteria used to create the payment proposal. Ensure that the criteria are broad enough to include the relevant documents.
  
  
  Document Status: Check the status of the documents you expect to be included in the payment proposal. Ensure they are not cleared or marked for deletion.
  
  
  Posting Period: Confirm that the documents are in the correct posting period. If necessary, adjust the posting period settings in the payment proposal.
  
  
  Company Code: Ensure that the payment proposal is being run for the correct company code and that the documents belong to that company code.
  
  
  Recreate Payment Proposal: If necessary, delete the existing payment proposal and recreate it with the correct parameters.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) to create and manage payment proposals.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidance on payment proposal processing and troubleshooting.
  
  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 the Accounts Payable module for further assistance.