How To Fix FDM_COLL_01057 - Error in 'payer determination', customer impl. for BAdI &1,&2,&3,&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_COLL_01 - Messages in Collections Management

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Error in 'payer determination', customer impl. for BAdI &1,&2,&3,&4

What causes this issue?

In your customer implementation for BAdI &V1& (method &V2&), either no
payee was determined for collections management, or the payee &V3&
determined is not a business partner. The error occurred in line item
&V4&.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Check your implementation, and make sure that a payee is always
determined for collections management from the document information, and
that this payee has been created as a business partner, and therefore
exists in table KNA1.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_COLL_01057 - Error in 'payer determination', customer impl. for BAdI &1,&2,&3,&4 ?

  The SAP error message FDM_COLL_01057 indicates an issue with the payer determination process in the context of the Financial Data Management (FDM) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to determine the appropriate payer based on the provided criteria or configuration.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for payer determination may not be set up correctly in the system. This includes settings in the relevant BAdI (Business Add-In) implementations.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the customer master records or related documents that are required for the payer determination process.
  
  
  BAdI Implementation Issues: The BAdI implementation referenced in the error message may not be correctly coded or may not be activated.
  
  
  Business Rules: The business rules defined for payer determination may not be met, leading to the inability to find a valid payer.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FDM_COLL_01057 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check BAdI Implementation:
  
  Go to transaction SE18 or SE19 to check the implementation of the BAdI mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the implementation is active and correctly coded to handle payer determination.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for payer determination in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are in place and that they align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Validate Customer Data:
  
  Review the customer master data to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect payer determination.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the BAdI implementation to trace the execution and identify where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payer determination and the specific BAdI to understand any additional requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI (Business Add-In): A way to enhance standard SAP applications without modifying the original code. It allows for custom logic to be implemented.
  Payer Determination: The process of identifying the correct payer for a transaction based on predefined rules and configurations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE18 (BAdI Definition), SE19 (BAdI Implementation), and SPRO (Customizing).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FDM_COLL_01057 error in your SAP system.