How To Fix FLBP126 - Next available payee & & does not exist as a customer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FLBP - Business Partner: Customer/Vendor Messages

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Next available payee & & does not exist as a customer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FLBP126 - Next available payee & & does not exist as a customer ?

  The SAP error message FLBP126 indicates that the system is unable to find the next available payee in the customer master data. This typically occurs in the context of payment processing or when trying to create a payment proposal in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer Master Data: The payee specified in the payment proposal does not exist in the customer master data. This could be due to the customer not being created or not being properly maintained.
  Incorrect Payee Assignment: The payee might be incorrectly assigned or referenced in the payment proposal.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Inactive Customer: The customer might be inactive or flagged for deletion in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code XD03 (Display Customer) or FD03 (Display Customer - Financial).
  Verify if the customer exists and is active. If not, create the customer using XD01 (Create Customer) or FD01 (Create Customer - Financial).
  
  
  
  Review Payment Proposal:
  
  Check the payment proposal to ensure that the payee is correctly assigned.
  If necessary, modify the payment proposal to include a valid payee.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 to view the relevant tables (e.g., KNA1 for customer master data).
  
  
  
  Activate Customer:
  
  If the customer is inactive, you may need to reactivate it. This can be done in the customer master data maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or IT department for further investigation and resolution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03: Display Customer
  FD03: Display Customer - Financial
  XD01: Create Customer
  FD01: Create Customer - Financial
  SE16: Data Browser for table checks
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on customer master data management and payment processing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FLBP126 error and ensure that the payment processing can continue without issues.