How To Fix FAR_MAN_PA_ML_MSG009 - File processing error: No discount column detected on page &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_MAN_PA_ML_MSG - Message Class for Payment Extractor Messages mapping

• Message number: 009

• Message text: File processing error: No discount column detected on page &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_MAN_PA_ML_MSG009 - File processing error: No discount column detected on page &1. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_MAN_PA_ML_MSG009 indicates that there is a file processing error related to the absence of a discount column in the specified page of the file being processed. This error typically occurs during the import or processing of data files in the SAP system, particularly in the context of financial or asset management modules.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Discount Column: The primary cause of this error is that the expected discount column is not present in the data file being processed. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect file format.
  The file was not generated correctly.
  The discount column was omitted or renamed in the source data.
  
  
  
  File Structure Issues: The structure of the file may not match the expected format defined in the SAP system, leading to the inability to locate the discount column.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define how files should be processed, and these settings may not align with the actual file being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Format: Verify that the file being processed is in the correct format and contains all the required columns, including the discount column. Ensure that the column headers match the expected names in SAP.
  
  
  Review Data Source: If the file is generated from another system or application, check the source to ensure that the discount column is included and correctly formatted.
  
  
  Modify File Structure: If the discount column is missing, you may need to modify the file to include it. This could involve:
  
  Adding the discount column manually.
  Adjusting the data extraction process to ensure the discount column is included.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in SAP related to file processing. Ensure that the settings align with the structure of the file being processed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific requirements regarding file formats and processing for the module you are working with.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, re-test the file processing to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for specific error messages.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting file processing issues, such as:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.