How To Fix FA079 - External reason code & cannot be converted according to version &


FA079 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FA - Payment Advice Administration

  • Message number: 079

  • Message text: External reason code & cannot be converted according to version &

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  • What causes this issue?

    The external reason code &V1& specified cannot be converted into an
    internal reason code according to version &V2& of the reason code
    conversion.
    Version &V2& is in the payment advice header and is proposed from the
    customer or vendor master data.

    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?

    Maintain the assignment of external reason codes to internal reason
    codes in version &V2&.
    You can find more information on this in the Implementation Guide.

    <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFORFBOBCS.SIMG_ORFB>Proceed</>
    ENDIF

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FA079 - External reason code & cannot be converted according to version & ?
    The SAP error message FA079 typically relates to issues with asset accounting, specifically when the system is unable to convert an external reason code to the required internal format. This can occur during various transactions involving fixed assets, such as acquisitions, transfers, or retirements.
    
    Cause: Invalid External Reason Code: The external reason code provided does not exist in the system or is not properly configured. Version Mismatch: The version of the external reason code does not match the expected version in the system.
    Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the asset accounting settings, particularly in the mapping of external reason codes to internal codes. Data Entry Errors: Mistakes in data entry, such as typos or incorrect codes, can lead to this error.
    Solution: Check External Reason Code: Verify that the external reason code you are using is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in

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