How To Fix FD146 - No payment documents exist -> no reference IDoc was created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FD - EDI Messages in FI

• Message number: 146

• Message text: No payment documents exist -> no reference IDoc was created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FD146 - No payment documents exist -> no reference IDoc was created ?

  The SAP error message FD146 ("No payment documents exist -> no reference IDoc was created") typically occurs in the context of payment processing, particularly when working with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) for electronic data interchange. This error indicates that the system could not find any payment documents to process, which means that no IDoc was generated for the payment.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Payment Documents Created: The most common cause is that there are no payment documents available for processing. This could be due to:
  
  Payments not being generated or executed.
  Payment runs not being scheduled or completed.
  Incorrect selection criteria in the payment run.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payment program or IDoc settings, which could prevent the generation of IDocs.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the payment run may not match any existing payment documents, leading to no documents being found.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or bugs in the system that prevent the creation of IDocs.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payment Documents: Verify that payment documents exist in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g., F110 for automatic payment transactions) to see if any payments have been created.
  
  
  Run Payment Program: If no payment documents exist, ensure that the payment program has been executed correctly. You may need to run the payment program again to generate the necessary payment documents.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria used in the payment run. Ensure that they are set correctly to include the relevant payment documents.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the payment program and IDoc processing. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Check Logs: Look at the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the payment program and IDoc processing for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions), WE02 (IDoc Display), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  IDoc Types: Understand the IDoc types relevant to payment processing, such as PAYEXT for payment orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FD146 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.