How To Fix FI177 - Payment matching is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Payment matching is not active

What causes this issue?

You want to carry out payment matching, but the payment matching
functions have not been activate in Customizing.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Activate payment matching in Funds Management customizing by choosing
<LS>Actual and Commitment Update/Integration -> Integration -> Match FI
payments and Funds Managment</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI177 - Payment matching is not active ?

  The SAP error message FI177 ("Payment matching is not active") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing and reconciliation in the SAP system. This error indicates that the payment matching functionality is not enabled for the relevant configuration or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The payment matching feature may not be activated in the system settings. This can happen if the necessary configuration for payment processing is not set up correctly.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not support payment matching.
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may not have the payment matching feature enabled.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type being processed may not be configured to allow payment matching.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FI177 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming Payments > Configure Payment Matching.
  Ensure that the payment matching functionality is activated for the relevant company code and document types.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Check the document types being used for the payment and ensure they are configured to allow payment matching.
  You can do this by navigating to Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Document Types.
  
  
  
  Company Code Settings:
  
  Verify the settings for the company code in the configuration. Ensure that the payment matching option is enabled.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using supports payment matching. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to confirm this.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform payment matching. Sometimes, lack of permissions can lead to errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to payment processing and matching for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F-28 (Incoming Payments) and F-53 (Outgoing Payments) to understand how payment matching is applied in different scenarios.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the payment matching functionality works as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.