How To Fix FKK_FACT044 - Only non-notified factoring is supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_FACT - FI-CA: Factoring

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Only non-notified factoring is supported

What causes this issue?

SAP currently supports non-notified factoring, in which the customer is
not informed about the sale of his receivable to the factor. Therefore
no communication with the customer takes place and all collection
measures (such as dunning) are still to be executed by the company.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_FACT044 - Only non-notified factoring is supported ?

  The SAP error message FKK_FACT044: "Only non-notified factoring is supported" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving factoring in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is set up to handle only non-notified factoring transactions, but the transaction being processed is attempting to use notified factoring.
  Cause:
  
  Factoring Type Configuration: The configuration in the SAP system may be set to only allow non-notified factoring. Notified factoring involves the factor notifying the debtor about the assignment of receivables, while non-notified factoring does not involve such notification.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to process may be incorrectly classified or set up as a notified factoring transaction when the system is configured for non-notified factoring.
  Master Data Settings: The customer or vendor master data may have settings that are incompatible with the type of factoring being attempted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for factoring in the SAP system. Ensure that the system is set up to handle the type of factoring you intend to use. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under Financial Accounting (FI) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA).
  Adjust Transaction Type: If you are attempting to process a notified factoring transaction, consider changing it to a non-notified factoring transaction if that aligns with your business process.
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the relevant customer or vendor to ensure that it is set up correctly for non-notified factoring. This may involve reviewing the payment terms, factoring agreements, and other related settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring factoring types and handling related transactions.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as they can provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factoring in SAP: Factoring is a financial transaction where a business sells its accounts receivable to a third party (the factor) at a discount. Understanding the differences between notified and non-notified factoring is crucial for proper configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to factoring and financial transactions, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or solutions based on known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKK_FACT044 error and ensure that your factoring transactions are processed correctly in SAP.