How To Fix FARP_BLNC_CNFRM013 - Use dispatch time 2 (Scheduled) for balance confirmations.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARP_BLNC_CNFRM - Balance Confirmation new OM

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Use dispatch time 2 (Scheduled) for balance confirmations.

What causes this issue?

You selected dispatch time 1 (Immediate) for your balance confirmations.
We recommend using dispatch time 2 (Scheduled) instead as we will no
longer support dispatch time 1 (Immediate) in the future.

System Response

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

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_CNFRM013 - Use dispatch time 2 (Scheduled) for balance confirmations. ?

  The SAP error message FARP_BLNC_CNFRM013 indicates that there is an issue with the dispatch time setting for balance confirmations in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the system is expecting a dispatch time of "2" (Scheduled) for the balance confirmations, but it is not set correctly.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for balance confirmations may not be set to use the scheduled dispatch time.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: The settings in the relevant customizing or transaction may not be aligned with the expected dispatch time.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently selected an incorrect dispatch time when processing balance confirmations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for balance confirmations (e.g., Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Balance Confirmation).
  Ensure that the dispatch time is set to "2" (Scheduled) in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the input parameters to ensure that the dispatch time is set correctly.
  If necessary, re-enter the transaction with the correct dispatch time.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to balance confirmations to ensure that all settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to confirm that the error no longer occurs and that balance confirmations can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and user input, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F.19 (Balance Confirmation) or F.20 (Balance Confirmation: Display) to understand where the error might be occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to balance confirmations that might provide additional insights or patches for known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform balance confirmations, as this can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message FARP_BLNC_CNFRM013 in SAP.