How To Fix FAR_POSTING_RULES010 - Rule &1 (&2) works only for outgoing payments.

FAR_POSTING_RULES010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_POSTING_RULES - AR Posting Rules

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Rule &1 (&2) works only for outgoing payments.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES010 - Rule &1 (&2) works only for outgoing payments. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES010 indicates that a specific posting rule is being applied in a context where it is not valid. Specifically, this error message states that the rule identified by &1 (the rule number) and &2 (the rule description) is only applicable for outgoing payments, meaning it cannot be used for the transaction you are attempting to process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Rule Usage: The posting rule you are trying to use is designed for outgoing payments (e.g., payments made to vendors) but is being applied to an incoming payment (e.g., customer payments).
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the posting rules in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Asset Accounting (AA) module may not be set up correctly, leading to the application of an inappropriate rule for the transaction type.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction type you are processing may not align with the expected transaction types for the specified posting rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Type: