How To Fix FICASEPA_EMSG020 - Cannot find payment doc number with 02 or 05

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICASEPA_EMSG - Error Message for Status report SEPA XML

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Cannot find payment doc number with 02 or 05

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICASEPA_EMSG020 - Cannot find payment doc number with 02 or 05 ?

  The SAP error message FICASEPA_EMSG020 indicates that the system cannot find a payment document number associated with the specified payment type (02 or 05). This error typically occurs in the context of SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) payment processing, particularly when dealing with payment files or payment runs.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Payment Document: The payment document number that the system is trying to reference does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Payment Type: The payment type specified (02 for SEPA Credit Transfer or 05 for SEPA Direct Debit) may not be correctly configured or may not match the existing payment documents.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the payment document number or related data.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle the specified payment types, or there may be issues with the payment method settings.
  Document Deletion: The payment document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Payment Document: Check if the payment document number exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., FBL1N for vendor line items or FBL3N for G/L accounts) and searching for the document.
  Check Payment Type Configuration: Ensure that the payment types (02 and 05) are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the payment method settings in transaction FBZP.
  Review Payment Run: If this error occurs during a payment run, review the payment run settings and ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure there are no typographical errors or inconsistencies.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the issue.
  Recreate Payment Document: If the payment document was deleted or is missing, you may need to recreate it or adjust the payment run to include valid documents.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBZP (Payment Program Configuration), FBL1N (Vendor Line Items), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items).
  SEPA Configuration: Ensure that your SEPA configuration is complete and correct, including the necessary settings for bank details and payment methods.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.