How To Fix FIN_SUB_VAL019 - Reason Code must be &1 when posting incoming payment using bank accounts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_SUB_VAL - Messages from Substitutions and Validations

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Reason Code must be &1 when posting incoming payment using bank accounts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_SUB_VAL019 - Reason Code must be &1 when posting incoming payment using bank accounts ?

  The SAP error message FIN_SUB_VAL019 with the description "Reason Code must be &1" typically occurs when you are trying to post an incoming payment using bank accounts, and the system requires a specific reason code that is either missing or incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reason Code: The reason code that is required for the transaction is not provided in the payment document.
  Incorrect Reason Code: The reason code provided does not match the expected values defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the payment method or the bank account may not be set up correctly, leading to the requirement of a specific reason code.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific requirements for reason codes that are not being met.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Reason Code: Ensure that you are entering the correct reason code as specified in the error message. The system will indicate what the expected reason code is (represented by &1).
  Update Payment Document: If the reason code is missing, you can update the payment document to include the required reason code.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the payment method and bank account in the SAP system. Ensure that the reason codes are properly defined and linked to the relevant payment methods.
  
  Navigate to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Incoming Payments ? Define Reason Codes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the use of reason codes in payment processing.
  Test with Different Document Types: If applicable, try using a different document type to see if the issue persists, which may help identify if the problem is specific to a certain document type.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for FIN_SUB_VAL019 in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post incoming payments and that your user role is configured correctly.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F-28 (Post Incoming Payments) and FBZ1 (Post with Clearing) to understand where the error might be occurring.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIN_SUB_VAL019 error and successfully post incoming payments using bank accounts in SAP.