How To Fix FKKEXC261 - Payment lot &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKEXC - Message Class for External Payments

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Payment lot &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The payment lot with ID &V1& does not exist in the system.

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?

Data is inconsistent.
INCLUDE FICA_NA_INFOADMIN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Enter a customer message.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKEXC261 - Payment lot &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FKKEXC261 indicates that a payment lot specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when trying to process payments or execute payment runs.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Payment Lot: The payment lot you are trying to reference has either not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Lot Number: The payment lot number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to incomplete transactions or system errors.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payment lot.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Payment Lot: Check if the payment lot exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction code FPL9 or FPL1) to view existing payment lots.
  Correct Lot Number: Ensure that the payment lot number you are entering is correct. Double-check for any typographical errors.
  Create Payment Lot: If the payment lot does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done through the payment lot creation transaction.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access and process the payment lot. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required authorizations.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  System Consistency Check: If you suspect data consistency issues, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to resolve any underlying database issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FPL9 (Display Payment Lot), FPL1 (Create Payment Lot), and FPL2 (Change Payment Lot).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payment lots and their management in FI-CA.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FKKEXC261 and successfully process your payment lot.