How To Fix FICA_CD116 - Error when saving closing data - payment &1 BLDAT &2 BLSEQ &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_CD - FI-CA: Cash Desk/Cash Journal

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Error when saving closing data - payment &1 BLDAT &2 BLSEQ &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_CD116 - Error when saving closing data - payment &1 BLDAT &2 BLSEQ &3 ?

  The SAP error message FICA_CD116 typically occurs in the context of the Financial Contract Accounting (FICA) module when there is an issue with saving closing data related to payments. The error message indicates that there is a problem with the payment data being processed, specifically with the payment number, document date, and sequence number.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the payment data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Locking Issues: The data might be locked by another process or user, preventing the current transaction from saving.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the FICA module that are not set up correctly, leading to errors when processing payments.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the payment.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or system performance issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FICA_CD116 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Review the payment data for any inconsistencies or missing information. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the payment data. If another user or process is locking the data, you may need to wait or coordinate with them to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in the FICA module. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured for processing payments.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. You can check this using transaction SU53 to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display), F-28 (Post Incoming Payments), and others that may be related to payment processing in FICA.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to FICA and payment processing for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FICA_CD116 error when saving closing data.