How To Fix FDC_POSTING_001118 - Cannot identify any open items using payment advice &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDC_POSTING_001 - FI Postings

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Cannot identify any open items using payment advice &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001118 - Cannot identify any open items using payment advice &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001118 indicates that the system cannot identify any open items for a payment advice document. This typically occurs during the processing of incoming payments when the system is unable to match the payment advice with any open items in the accounts receivable or accounts payable.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Payment Advice: The payment advice document may not correspond to any open items due to incorrect or missing information.
  Open Items Not Available: There may be no open items available for the specified customer/vendor, either because they have already been cleared or because they were never created.
  Document Type Issues: The document type of the payment advice may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Posting Date Issues: The posting date of the payment advice may fall outside the range of open items.
  Currency Mismatch: The currency of the payment advice may not match the currency of the open items.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the payment advice or in the open items that prevent matching.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Payment Advice: Check the payment advice document for accuracy. Ensure that all relevant details (customer/vendor number, amount, currency, etc.) are correct.
  Check Open Items: Use transaction codes like FBL1N (for vendors) or FBL5N (for customers) to review open items and confirm that there are indeed open items available for the payment advice.
  Document Type Configuration: Ensure that the document type used for the payment advice is correctly configured in the system.
  Adjust Posting Dates: Make sure that the posting date of the payment advice is within the range of the open items.
  Currency Consistency: Confirm that the currency of the payment advice matches the currency of the open items.
  Consult with Finance Team: If the issue persists, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that all relevant data is correctly entered and that there are no underlying issues with the accounts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL5N, FB03 (to display documents), and F-28 (for incoming payments).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on payment processing and open item management.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP's support resources for further assistance.