How To Fix FMLGD052 - Debit memo: no Customizing entry for line &1 of the note to payee

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMLGD -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Debit memo: no Customizing entry for line &1 of the note to payee

What causes this issue?

No Customizing entry exists for line &V1& of the transferred note to
payee.
Company code/transaction type/ posting rule/business transaction code/
+/- sign: &V2&
Processing variant/sort key: &V3&/&V4&

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMLGD052 - Debit memo: no Customizing entry for line &1 of the note to payee ?

  The SAP error message FMLGD052 indicates that there is no customizing entry for a specific line in the note to payee for a debit memo. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when processing debit memos in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The system is unable to find the necessary customizing settings for the note to payee for the specified line item. This can happen if the configuration for the note to payee is incomplete or not set up for the specific transaction type or document type.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the debit memo may not have the appropriate settings in the customizing configuration.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the note to payee may not be properly defined in the system, leading to the inability to generate the required text for the debit memo.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for configuring the note to payee.
  Ensure that there are entries for the document type and transaction type you are using for the debit memo.
  
  
  
  Maintain Note to Payee:
  
  In the IMG, look for the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming Invoices/Credit Memos > Maintain Note to Payee.
  Verify that the necessary entries exist for the line item in question. If not, create or adjust the entries as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type used for the debit memo is correctly configured to allow for the note to payee entries. You can check this in the same IMG area.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to create a debit memo again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBXK (for maintaining note to payee) or SPRO (to access the IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring note to payee settings.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMLGD052 error and successfully process the debit memo.