How To Fix FKKEXC038 - No payments selected for grouping key &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKEXC - Message Class for External Payments

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No payments selected for grouping key &1

What causes this issue?

No payments were selected for the grouping key &V1& from the database
table <LS>DFKKEXC</>.

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?

If you have restricted the selection set using the selection
specifications, check your selection specifications and correct them if
necessary.
If you have not made any further selection specifications, contact your
system administrator since there is no entry in the database table <LS>
DFKKEXC_SUM</> for the agent posting &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Enter a customer message if the application has made no further
selection specifications. In this case, assume that there is an inco
nsistency in the data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKEXC038 - No payments selected for grouping key &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKKEXC038: No payments selected for grouping key &1 typically occurs in the context of the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module when attempting to process payments or execute payment runs. This error indicates that the system could not find any payments that match the specified grouping key.
  Causes:
  
  No Payments Available: There are no payments that meet the criteria defined by the grouping key.
  Incorrect Grouping Key: The grouping key specified may not correspond to any existing payment records.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the payment run may be too restrictive, leading to no payments being selected.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the payment documents.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for payment processing may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to select payments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Grouping Key: Verify that the grouping key you are using is correct and corresponds to existing payment records.
  Review Selection Criteria: Adjust the selection criteria in the payment run to ensure that it is not too restrictive. This may involve broadening the date range or other parameters.
  Data Validation: Check the underlying payment documents to ensure that they are correctly entered and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  Run a Different Payment Run: If applicable, try running a different payment run or using a different grouping key to see if payments can be selected.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for payment processing in the FI-CA module to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific grouping key and its expected behavior.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FPL9 (Payment Run) or FKK_PAYS (Payment Processing) to navigate the payment processing functionalities.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to access the payment data.
  Testing: If possible, test the payment run in a development or quality assurance environment to troubleshoot the issue without affecting production data.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in the FI-CA module for further assistance.