How To Fix FI281 - This function is not possible with the PBET active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 281

• Message text: This function is not possible with the PBET active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI281 - This function is not possible with the PBET active ?

  The SAP error message FI281 ("This function is not possible with the PBET active") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when certain functions or transactions are attempted while the Payment Block (PBET) is active for a particular document or transaction. The Payment Block is a mechanism used in SAP to prevent payments from being processed for specific invoices or documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you try to perform an action that is not allowed because the Payment Block is set. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Attempting to post a payment or execute a payment run for an invoice that has a payment block.
  Trying to clear an open item that is blocked for payment.
  Performing certain accounting functions that are restricted due to the active payment block.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FI281 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Block Status:
  
  Go to the relevant document (e.g., invoice) in the SAP