How To Fix FARP_BLNC_CNFRM020 - Use output channel &1 for balance confirmation of type &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARP_BLNC_CNFRM - Balance Confirmation new OM

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Use output channel &1 for balance confirmation of type &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARP_BLNC_CNFRM020 - Use output channel &1 for balance confirmation of type &2. ?

  The SAP error message FARP_BLNC_CNFRM020 typically occurs in the context of balance confirmations in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with financial transactions or balance confirmations in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This message indicates that there is a specific output channel that should be used for balance confirmation of a certain type.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system expects a specific output channel for balance confirmation but either:
  
  The output channel is not configured correctly.
  The output channel specified is not valid for the type of balance confirmation being processed.
  There may be missing configuration settings in the output determination for balance confirmations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Output Channel Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Output Control > Define Output Types.
  Ensure that the output type for balance confirmations is correctly defined and that the output channel specified in the error message is valid.
  
  
  
  Review Output Determination:
  
  Check the output determination procedure for balance confirmations to ensure that the correct output channel is assigned to the relevant document type.
  You can do this by navigating to the output determination settings in the same SPRO path mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Test the Output Channel:
  
  After making any changes, test the output channel by attempting to process a balance confirmation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to balance confirmations and output channels for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the output channel and perform balance confirmations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) for related financial transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message FARP_BLNC_CNFRM020 in your SAP system.