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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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: Verify the type of transaction you are processing. Ensure that you are using the correct transaction type that corresponds to the posting rule you intend to apply.
  Review Posting Rules: Go to the configuration settings for posting rules in the relevant module (FI or AA) and review the rules to ensure they are set up correctly. You can access this through the following path:
  
  For Asset Accounting: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Integration with Financial Accounting > Define Posting Rules.
  
  
  Change Posting Rule: If the transaction is indeed an incoming payment, you will need to select a different posting rule that is valid for incoming payments.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on the specific posting rules and their intended use cases.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F-28 (Incoming Payments) or F-53 (Outgoing Payments) to understand the context of the transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, review any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that may affect the posting rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.