How To Fix FA062 - Payment advice number must begin with &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FA - Payment Advice Administration

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Payment advice number must begin with &

What causes this issue?

The Advice number always begins with the specified advice type, here
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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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FA062 - Payment advice number must begin with & ?

  The SAP error message FA062, which states "Payment advice number must begin with &," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment advice notes in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error indicates that the payment advice number being entered does not conform to the expected format or does not start with the required character(s).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Format: The payment advice number you are trying to enter does not start with the specified character(s) as defined in the system configuration.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that dictate how payment advice numbers should be formatted, including required prefixes.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect payment advice number.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for Asset Accounting or Payment Advice configuration.
  Verify the settings for payment advice numbers and ensure that the required prefix is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Ensure that the payment advice number you are entering starts with the required character(s) as specified in the configuration.
  If you are unsure of the correct format, consult with your SAP administrator or refer to the documentation for your specific implementation.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  If you are using a custom program or transaction, ensure that it adheres to the validation rules set in the configuration.
  You may need to implement additional checks in custom code to ensure compliance with the expected format.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or user manuals that pertain to payment advice processing in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  F-02: For general ledger postings.
  F-53: For outgoing payments.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to enter payment advice numbers, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.