How To Fix FA013 - Payment advice only has & items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FA - Payment Advice Administration

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Payment advice only has & items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FA013 - Payment advice only has & items ?

  The SAP error message FA013 ("Payment advice only has & items") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment advice notes in the Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable modules. This error indicates that the payment advice document you are trying to process contains fewer items than expected or required.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Items: The payment advice document may have been created with fewer items than what is required for processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payment advice processing that dictate the minimum number of items required.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in data entry when creating the payment advice, leading to an incomplete document.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the number of items they can contain.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Advice Document: Review the payment advice document to ensure that it contains the correct number of items. If it is incomplete, add the necessary items.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to payment advice processing. Ensure that the settings align with your business requirements.
  Correct Data Entry: If the document was created incorrectly, you may need to delete the existing payment advice and create a new one with the correct number of items.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on payment advice processing and any restrictions that may apply.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) that may help in managing payment advice documents.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to create and modify payment advice documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FA013 error and successfully process your payment advice documents.