How To Fix FMEUF142 - &1 document lines are not paid and payment is required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEUF - Expenditure Certification

• Message number: 142

• Message text: &1 document lines are not paid and payment is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMEUF142 - &1 document lines are not paid and payment is required ?

  The SAP error message FMEUF142 indicates that there are document lines in a payment request that have not been paid, and therefore, payment is required. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when processing payments in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Unpaid Document Lines: The primary cause of this error is that there are line items in the document that have not been fully paid. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The payment amount is less than the total amount due.
  Some line items are still open and have not been cleared.
  There are discrepancies in the payment terms or conditions.
  
  
  
  Payment Block: There may be a payment block set on the document or specific line items, preventing them from being processed.
  
  
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method used may not be suitable for the document type or may not allow for partial payments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Document Lines: Check the document lines associated with the payment request. Ensure that all line items are either fully paid or that the payment request reflects the correct amounts.
  
  
  Clear Open Items: If there are open items that need to be cleared, ensure that they are processed accordingly. This may involve making additional payments or adjusting the payment request.
  
  
  Check Payment Blocks: Investigate if there are any payment blocks on the document or specific line items. If necessary, remove the payment block to allow processing.
  
  
  Adjust Payment Amount: If the payment request amount is less than the total due, adjust the payment amount to cover all unpaid line items.
  
  
  Consult Payment Terms: Review the payment terms associated with the document to ensure they are correctly set up and that they allow for the intended payment processing.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (e.g., F-53 for manual payments, F110 for automatic payments) to process payments correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to payment processing, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to analyze open items.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to process payments and make adjustments to documents.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed procedures on handling payment processing and troubleshooting related errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.