How To Fix FKK_PAY040 - Output to file system not possible. Indicator was deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_PAY - Payment Services

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Output to file system not possible. Indicator was deleted.

What causes this issue?

You want to send the generated data medium to your house bank by means
of a notification and have selected the relevant checkbox.

System Response

It is not possible to output the file of the application server
immediately under these conditions. The associated checkbox is deleted
in the variant.

How to fix this error?

You can generate a local copy of the file retrospectively using data
medium maintenance provided that this is required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_PAY040 - Output to file system not possible. Indicator was deleted. ?

  The SAP error message FKK_PAY040 indicates that there is an issue with the output to the file system, specifically that the indicator for the output has been deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module when trying to generate payment files or other output documents.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Output Indicator: The output indicator that is supposed to generate the file has been deleted or is no longer valid in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the output determination settings for payment processing.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or generate the output.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Configuration:
  
  Go to the output determination settings in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Output Control > Maintain Output Types.
  Ensure that the output type you are trying to use is correctly configured and has not been deleted.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Output Indicator:
  
  If the output indicator has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by copying an existing output type or creating a new one with the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to generate the output has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Review Logs and Messages:
  
  Check the application logs (Transaction code: SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific output type and error message for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SLG1 (Application Log), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FKK_PAY040 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Community Forums: Check 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 issue related to the FKK_PAY040 error message.