How To Fix FM_PDOC_E021 - One-time vendors or customers not supported for this document type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_PDOC_E - Message class for Payment Directives

• Message number: 021

• Message text: One-time vendors or customers not supported for this document type

What causes this issue?

One-time vendors or customers are not supported for this document type.

System Response

Document cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Select a different vendor or customer type, or customize this document
type in order to allow one-time vendors or customers.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_PDOC_E021 - One-time vendors or customers not supported for this document type ?

  The SAP error message FM_PDOC_E021 indicates that one-time vendors or customers are not supported for the specific document type you are trying to process. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as when creating or processing invoices, purchase orders, or other financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are using may not allow for one-time vendors or customers. This is often a configuration setting in the SAP system.
  Vendor/Customer Master Data: The vendor or customer you are trying to use is set up as a one-time vendor/customer, which is not compatible with the document type in question.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on the use of one-time vendors or customers due to the nature of the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Document Type: If possible, try using a different document type that supports one-time vendors or customers.
  Use Regular Vendor/Customer: Instead of using a one-time vendor or customer, create