How To Fix FKKBW_E117 - No payment status was found in external payment document &1 sub item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKBW_E - Message for BW Extraction

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No payment status was found in external payment document &1 sub item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBW_E117 - No payment status was found in external payment document &1 sub item &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKKBW_E117 indicates that the system could not find a payment status for a specified external payment document and sub-item. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with incoming or outgoing payments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Status: The payment document referenced does not have an associated payment status in the system. This could happen if the payment was not processed correctly or if there was an issue during the posting.
  Incorrect Document Number: The external payment document number or sub-item number may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be a delay or issue in data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP and a bank).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payment processing settings or in the integration with external payment systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document Numbers: Check the external payment document number and sub-item number for accuracy. Ensure that they correspond to existing records in the system.
  Check Payment Status: Investigate the payment document in question to see if it has been processed and if a payment status has been assigned. You can do this by looking at the payment document in the relevant transaction (e.g., FBL1N, FBL3N).
  Reprocess Payment: If the payment document is missing a status, you may need to reprocess the payment or correct any issues that occurred during the initial processing.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to payment processing in SAP. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured for the payment methods being used.
  Consult Logs: Look at the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FB03 (Display Document) to investigate the payment documents.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FKKBW_E117 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on payment processing and error handling to understand the broader context of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FKKBW_E117 error and implement a solution to resolve it.