How To Fix FA037 - Payment advice type & not defined (payment advice &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FA - Payment Advice Administration

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Payment advice type & not defined (payment advice &)

What causes this issue?

The payment advice type &V1& is not defined for payment advice &V2&.

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?

Define the properties for payment advice type &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FA037 - Payment advice type & not defined (payment advice &) ?

  The SAP error message FA037, which states "Payment advice type & not defined (payment advice &)," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a defined payment advice type in the configuration settings. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with financial transactions, payment processing, or when generating payment advice documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment advice type has not been defined in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Payment Advice Type: The payment advice type being referenced in the transaction does not exist or is misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payment advice type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications, they may not be correctly set up to handle the payment advice type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Payment Advice Type:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for payment advice types.
  Define the payment advice type that is missing. This usually involves specifying the parameters and settings for the payment advice.
  Path: Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Business Transactions -> Payment Transactions -> Define Payment Advice Types.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Verify that the payment advice type being used in the transaction is correctly spelled and matches the defined types in the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the payment advice type. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the payment advice type is part of a custom development, consult the documentation or the developer to ensure that it is correctly implemented.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or FBZP for payment program settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FA037 error and ensure that the payment advice types are correctly configured in your SAP system.