How To Fix FAP_PP043 - Payment includes &1 items while payment method &2 allows max &3 entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_PP - Messages for payment proposal

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Payment includes &1 items while payment method &2 allows max &3 entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_PP043 - Payment includes &1 items while payment method &2 allows max &3 entries ?

  The SAP error message FAP_PP043 indicates that a payment document is attempting to include more items than the maximum allowed by the specified payment method. This typically occurs during the payment processing phase in the Accounts Payable module when the number of items exceeds the limit set for that payment method.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Item Limit: The payment method defined in the configuration has a maximum number of items that can be processed in a single payment run. The error occurs when the number of items in the payment exceeds this limit.
  Configuration Settings: The payment method settings in the SAP system may not be aligned with the volume of transactions being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the payment method in transaction code OBVCU (for payment method configuration).
  Check the maximum number of items allowed for the payment method in question (indicated by &3 in the error message).
  If necessary, increase the maximum number of items allowed for that payment method.
  
  
  
  Split Payment Run:
  
  If increasing the limit is not feasible or desirable, consider splitting the payment run into multiple smaller runs that each contain fewer items than the maximum allowed.
  
  
  
  Batch Processing:
  
  If you are processing a large number of invoices, consider using batch processing techniques to group invoices into smaller batches that comply with the payment method limits.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team to ensure that the payment method settings are appropriate for your business needs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBVCU: Configuration for payment methods.
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions, where you can execute payment runs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on payment method configurations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the configuration, perform a test payment run to ensure that the changes resolve the issue without introducing new problems.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAP_PP043 error and successfully process your payments.