How To Fix FI241 - Payment selection was not carried out for interval &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Payment selection was not carried out for interval &1 to &2

What causes this issue?

An a parallel processing for interval &1 to &2, either a short dump or
program cancellation occurred.

System Response

No payment selection was carried out for this interval.

How to fix this error?

Start the payment selection for exactly this interval in a run that is
<ZH>not parallel</>. In this way, you can determine the error.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI241 - Payment selection was not carried out for interval &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message FI241 ("Payment selection was not carried out for interval &1 to &2") typically occurs in the context of the payment program when you attempt to execute a payment run, but the system cannot find any items to process within the specified date range or interval. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  No Open Items: There are no open items (invoices, bills, etc.) that match the selection criteria for the specified interval.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified in the payment run does not correspond to any open items. This could be due to the selection criteria being too narrow or incorrect.
  Selection Parameters: The parameters set in the payment run (like company code, payment method, etc.) may not match any of the open items.
  Document Status: The documents may be blocked for payment or may not be due for payment yet.
  Payment Method Configuration: The payment method may not be correctly configured or may not be applicable to the selected items.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Open Items: Verify that there are open items available for payment within the specified date range. You can do this by running a report (e.g., FBL1N for vendor open items or FBL5N for customer open items).
  Adjust Date Range: Modify the date range in the payment run to ensure it encompasses the dates of the open items.
  Review Selection Parameters: Ensure that the selection parameters (company code, payment method, etc.) are correctly set and match the open items you want to process.
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the documents to ensure they are not blocked for payment and are due.
  Payment Method Configuration: Check the configuration of the payment method in the payment program settings to ensure it is set up correctly for the relevant company code and vendor/customer.
  Run Payment Program Again: After making the necessary adjustments, try running the payment program again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) to run the payment program and FBL1N/FBL5N to check open items.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the payment program or error messages.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidance on configuring and running the payment program, including setting up payment methods and selection criteria.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully carry out the payment selection.