How To Fix FA012 - No payment advice was chosen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FA - Payment Advice Administration

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No payment advice was chosen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FA012 - No payment advice was chosen ?

  The SAP error message FA012 ("No payment advice was chosen") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing in the Accounts Payable module. This error indicates that the system could not find any payment advice that matches the criteria specified in the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Payment Advice: There may be no payment advice documents created for the selected invoices or transactions.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to find payment advice may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no results being returned.
  Document Status: The payment advice may be in a status that does not allow it to be selected (e.g., it may be blocked or already processed).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payment processing settings that prevent the system from recognizing available payment advices.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select payment advices.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payment Advice Creation: Ensure that payment advices have been created for the relevant invoices. You can do this by navigating to the payment advice document in the system.
  Review Selection Criteria: Reassess the selection criteria used in the transaction. Make sure that the criteria are broad enough to include available payment advices.
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the payment advice documents. Ensure they are not blocked or already processed.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review the configuration settings related to payment processing and payment advice.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and select payment advices. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to help troubleshoot and navigate through payment advice issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the FA012 error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to payment processing and payment advice to understand the expected workflow and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.