How To Fix FDC_POSTING_001166 - Only selection based on payment order allowed.

FDC_POSTING_001166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDC_POSTING_001 - FI Postings

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Only selection based on payment order allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001166 - Only selection based on payment order allowed. ?

  The SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001166 with the description "Only selection based on payment order allowed" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing in SAP. This error indicates that the system is expecting a selection based on a payment order, but the input provided does not meet this requirement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The user may have attempted to execute a transaction or report that requires specific selection criteria related to payment orders, but the criteria provided do not include a payment order.
  Missing Payment Order: The transaction may be trying to process items that are not linked to a payment order, which is necessary for the operation being performed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the processing of certain transactions unless they are associated with payment orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in the transaction or report