How To Fix FKKCVS004 - Ext. payment coll. active; partial clearing not permitted for pymt form

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKCVS -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Ext. payment coll. active; partial clearing not permitted for pymt form

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKCVS004 - Ext. payment coll. active; partial clearing not permitted for pymt form ?

  The SAP error message FKKCVS004 indicates that there is an issue with external payment collection in the context of partial clearing. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a partial clearing of an invoice or a payment that is set up for external payment collection, which does not allow for partial clearing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Payment Form Configuration: The payment form used for the transaction is configured to not allow partial clearing. This is often the case with external payment collections where the system expects full payment.
  Document Status: The document you are trying to clear may be in a status that does not permit partial clearing.
  Custom Settings: There may be custom settings or configurations in your SAP system that enforce this restriction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Form Settings:
  
  Review the configuration of the payment form being used. Ensure that it is set up to allow partial clearing if that is your intention.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the Financial Accounting or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable modules).
  
  
  
  Use Full Clearing:
  
  If the payment form does not allow partial clearing, you may need to process the payment as a full clearing instead of a partial one. This means you should pay the entire amount due.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the document you are trying to clear. If it is in a state that does not allow partial clearing, you may need to change its status or handle it differently.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or if the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Custom Development:
  
  If your business process requires partial clearing for external payment collections, you may need to consider custom development or adjustments in your SAP configuration to accommodate this requirement.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FBL1N, FBL5N, or F-32 to review open items and perform clearing operations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific instructions related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the Financial Accounting module, particularly sections related to payment processing and clearing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FKKCVS004 error and proceed with your payment processing in SAP.