How To Fix FARP_BLNC_CNFRM003 - Balance confirmation letter is not needed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARP_BLNC_CNFRM - Balance Confirmation new OM

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Balance confirmation letter is not needed

What causes this issue?

Balance confirmation letter is not needed.

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

This is normally due to the fact that the total balance of this letter
is not within the threshold specified for the balance confirmation job.

System Response

No balance confirmation letter will be created.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARP_BLNC_CNFRM003 - Balance confirmation letter is not needed ?

  The SAP error message FARP_BLNC_CNFRM003 indicates that a balance confirmation letter is not needed for the transaction or process you are attempting to execute. This message typically arises in the context of financial accounting and balance confirmations, where the system determines that a confirmation letter is not required based on certain criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that balance confirmations are not required for certain accounts, customers, or vendors.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction you are processing may not necessitate a balance confirmation letter.
  Document Status: The document or transaction may already have a status that indicates a confirmation is not needed.
  Business Rules: Internal business rules or policies may dictate that balance confirmations are not required for certain scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP related to balance confirmations. This can be done in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the relevant settings for balance confirmations.
  Check Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction type you are processing is indeed supposed to require a balance confirmation. If it is not, you may need to adjust your process accordingly.
  Document Review: Look at the document or transaction in question to see if it has already been processed or if it meets the criteria for not requiring a confirmation.
  Consult Business Rules: Verify with your finance or accounting team to understand the business rules that apply to balance confirmations and whether the current scenario aligns with those rules.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes or the official SAP documentation for any additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that deal with balance confirmations, such as F.19 (Balance Confirmation) or F.20 (Balance Confirmation Letter).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to perform balance confirmations.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to understand the cause of the error message and take appropriate action to resolve it.