How To Fix FISA_LOC512 - Expenditure order already created for this advance payment request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FISA_LOC - FI Localization for KSA

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Expenditure order already created for this advance payment request

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FISA_LOC512 - Expenditure order already created for this advance payment request ?

  The SAP error message FISA_LOC512 indicates that an expenditure order has already been created for the advance payment request you are trying to process. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions within SAP, particularly in modules related to project management or financial accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that an expenditure order has already been generated for the same advance payment request. This can happen if the same request is processed multiple times.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that enforce the creation of expenditure orders for advance payments, leading to this error if the order already exists.
  User Error: A user may have inadvertently attempted to create an expenditure order for an advance payment that has already been processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Orders: Verify if an expenditure order has already been created for the advance payment request. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g., using transaction codes like FBL1N for vendor line items or FBL3N for G/L account line items).
  Review Payment Request: Ensure that the advance payment request is not being processed multiple times. If it is, you may need to cancel or reverse the duplicate request.
  Consult Documentation: Review any internal documentation or guidelines regarding the processing of advance payments and expenditure orders to ensure compliance with established procedures.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the financial module for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you investigate the issue, such as:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  F-02: General Journal Entry
  FB50: G/L Account Document Entry
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be patches or updates that address this issue.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to create the expenditure order has the necessary permissions and roles assigned in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.