How To Fix FB211 - Suppress creation of payment advices in bank statement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Suppress creation of payment advices in bank statement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB211 - Suppress creation of payment advices in bank statement ?

  The SAP error message FB211, which states "Suppress creation of payment advices in bank statement," typically occurs in the context of bank statement processing and payment advice generation. This message indicates that the system is configured to suppress the creation of payment advices for certain transactions or conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The suppression of payment advices can be due to specific configuration settings in the SAP system. This may include settings in the payment program or bank statement processing that dictate when payment advices should or should not be generated.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may not require payment advices, leading to this message being triggered.
  Payment Advice Indicator: The payment advice indicator in the payment method or bank account settings may be set to suppress the generation of advices.
  Document Type: The document type associated with the payment may not be configured to generate payment advices.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the payment program and bank statement processing. Ensure that the settings for payment advice generation are correctly configured.
  
  Navigate to the configuration path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Outgoing Payments > Automatic Outgoing Payments > Define Payment Methods for Country. Check the settings for the relevant payment method.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Settings: Ensure that the payment method used for the transaction is set up to allow payment advices. Check the payment advice indicator in the payment method configuration.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: Verify the document type settings to ensure that they are configured to allow payment advices. This can be checked in the configuration for document types under SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Document Types.
  
  
  Transaction Review: If the transaction type does not require a payment advice, consider whether it is appropriate to suppress the advice. If necessary, adjust the transaction type settings.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test run of the bank statement processing to see if the payment advices are generated as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to bank statement processing and payment advice generation for more detailed information on how these processes work.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.