How To Fix FMLGD501 - Acct assgnt for vendor-view dwn pymt with gen. req. is incomplete/incons.

FMLGD501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMLGD -

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Acct assgnt for vendor-view dwn pymt with gen. req. is incomplete/incons.

What causes this issue?

The direct debit is posted as vendor down payment with general request.
However, the down payment cannot be carried out automatically as the
account assignment is incomplete or inconsistent.

System Response

If no setting exists for this event (message 501) in the Customizing for
error events and no basic setting exists either for the handling of
errors with vendor down payments with general request (message 500),
the system cannot execute the posting automatically.
Otherwise the system executes the posting in accordance with the setting
for message 501 or 500.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the account assignment for this trunover is complete.
Check for further possible error messages in the log on the clearing
control (program FM_LGD_H_RFEBKAP0).

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 FMLGD501 - Acct assgnt for vendor-view dwn pymt with gen. req. is incomplete/incons. ?

  The SAP error message FMLGD501 indicates that there is an issue with the account assignment for a vendor in the context of a down payment with a general requirement. This error typically arises when the system detects inconsistencies or incomplete data in the vendor master record or the accounting document related to the down payment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may be missing required information, such as account assignment details or payment terms.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the vendor master data and the accounting document, such as mismatched account assignment categories or missing fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the financial settings related to down payments or vendor accounts.
  Missing or Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment for the down payment may not be properly defined or may not match the expected values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or