How To Fix FDC_POSTING_001232 - Lockbox items with a ôpartially appliedö status cannot be opened.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDC_POSTING_001 - FI Postings

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Lockbox items with a ôpartially appliedö status cannot be opened.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001232 - Lockbox items with a ôpartially appliedö status cannot be opened. ?

  The SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001232 indicates that there are lockbox items with a "partially applied" status that cannot be opened for further processing. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with incoming payments and the reconciliation of accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Partially Applied Status: The lockbox item is in a state where it has been partially applied to an invoice or account, meaning that not all of the payment has been allocated or matched to the corresponding receivable.
  Incomplete Processing: The system may not allow further processing of these items until they are fully applied or cleared.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the lockbox processing that prevent the opening of partially applied items.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity of the lockbox items, such as missing or incorrect references to invoices.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Lockbox Items: Check the status of the lockbox items in question. Identify which items are partially applied and review their details.
  Complete Application: If possible, complete the application of the payment to the relevant invoices. This may involve manually applying the remaining amount to the appropriate invoices.
  Adjust Configuration: If the issue is related to configuration, consult with your SAP administrator or financial team to review the lockbox processing settings.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (e.g., F-28 for incoming payments) to manually process or adjust the payments as needed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to lockbox processing for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lockbox Processing: Lockbox processing is a method used by companies to streamline the collection of payments from customers. It involves the use of a bank lockbox to receive payments, which are then processed and reconciled in the SAP system.
  Financial Accounting (FI): This error is related to the Financial Accounting module in SAP, which handles all financial transactions and reporting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) and FB03 (Display Document) to investigate the status of invoices and payments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and resolve the issue with the lockbox items.