How To Fix FAR_API_PA_MSG015 - Payment advice item company code &1 differs from header company code &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_API_PA_MSG -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Payment advice item company code &1 differs from header company code &2.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The company code <(>&<)>1 specified in the payment advice item does not
match the company code <(>&<)>2 specified in the header of the payment
advice.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_API_PA_MSG015 - Payment advice item company code &1 differs from header company code &2. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_API_PA_MSG015 indicates a mismatch between the company code of a payment advice item and the company code of the payment advice header. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when processing payment advice documents in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The company code specified in the payment advice item does not match the company code specified in the payment advice header.
  This can happen due to data entry errors, incorrect configuration, or issues with the integration of different modules (e.g., Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Advice Document:
  
  Review the payment advice document to ensure that the company code in the header matches the company code in the individual items.
  You can do this by navigating to the payment advice document in the SAP GUI and checking the details.
  
  
  
  Correct the Company Code:
  
  If there is a discrepancy, you may need to correct the company code in either the header or the item, depending on which one is incorrect.
  If the header is incorrect, you may need to create a new payment advice with the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the company codes are set up correctly and that there are no inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Ensure that users entering data are following the correct procedures and that there are validation checks in place to prevent such mismatches.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on handling payment advice documents and company code configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to review payment advice documents and their details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to create and modify payment advice documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FAR_API_PA_MSG015 error in your SAP system.