How To Fix FB142 - Trans. & alternative payer & in company code &

FB142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Trans. & alternative payer & in company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB142 - Trans. & alternative payer & in company code & ?

  The SAP error message FB142 typically indicates an issue related to the transaction and alternative payer in a specific company code. This error can arise in various contexts, often during the processing of financial transactions, such as invoice postings or payment processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FB142 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The alternative payer may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The customer or vendor master data may not have the necessary details filled out, such as the alternative payer information.
  Company Code Issues: The company code specified may not be set up correctly to handle transactions involving alternative payers.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may not allow the use of alternative payers, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FB142 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the alternative payer is correctly configured in the system. This can be done by navigating to the