How To Fix FAP_CMP027 - Attachments not saved due to customizing for company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_CMP - Vendor Manual Payment

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Attachments not saved due to customizing for company code &

What causes this issue?

You have uploaded attachment (attachments) to be attached to accounting
document created by Payment program (F110).
Hovewer, the settings for company code &V1& ,in customizing table
FAP_C_CMP_CONF do not suppose the execution of Payment Program (F110).
This is defined by attribute 'Process steps in Direct Scenario'.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_CMP027 - Attachments not saved due to customizing for company code & ?

  The SAP error message FAP_CMP027 indicates that attachments are not being saved due to specific customizing settings for a particular company code. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with document attachments in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) component.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Customizing Settings: The company code has specific settings that prevent attachments from being saved. This could be due to restrictions set in the configuration for document management or asset accounting.
  Document Management System (DMS) Configuration: If the company code is configured to not allow attachments or if the DMS is not properly set up, this error may occur.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to save attachments for the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant settings for Asset Accounting.
  Check the configuration for the company code in question to ensure that attachments are allowed. Look for settings related to document management and attachments.
  
  
  
  Review Document Management System (DMS) Settings:
  
  Ensure that the DMS is properly configured for the company code. This includes checking if the DMS is activated and if the necessary document types are defined.
  Verify that the document types used for attachments are allowed for the company code.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to save attachments. This can be done through transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) and PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message FAP_CMP027 for any specific recommendations or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality by attempting to save an attachment again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OAOA (for Asset Accounting settings) or OAC3 (for Document Management settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow attachments to be saved for the specified company code.