How To Fix FMLGD521 - No note to payee exists in the bank turnover

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMLGD -

• Message number: 521

• Message text: No note to payee exists in the bank turnover

What causes this issue?

You want to determine the account assignment dynamically (using account
assignment method 02) for a vendor down payment with general request. If
you use this procedure, a note to payee must be entered in the bank
turnover.
Otherwise, you must use the account assignment method 01 for the
updating of a vendor down payment with general request.

System Response

If no setting exists for this event (message 521) 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 521 or 500.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMLGD521 - No note to payee exists in the bank turnover ?

  The SAP error message FMLGD521, which states "No note to payee exists in the bank turnover," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with bank statements or payment processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding note to payee for a specific bank turnover entry.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Note to Payee: The most common cause is that the bank turnover entry does not have an associated note to payee. This can happen if the note was not entered during the transaction or if it was deleted or not properly saved.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to the inability to link bank turnover entries with notes to payees.
  Data Entry Errors: Errors during data entry or import of bank statements can lead to missing or incorrect information.
  Bank Statement Format: The format of the bank statement being processed may not be compatible with the expected format in SAP, leading to missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Bank Turnover Entries: Review the bank turnover entries in the system to ensure that the note to payee is correctly entered. If it is missing, you may need to manually add it.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to bank statement processing and ensure that all necessary fields, including the note to payee, are correctly set up.
  Data Import Validation: If the bank statement was imported, validate the import process to ensure that all required fields were included and correctly mapped.
  Manual Entry: If the note to payee is missing for a specific transaction, you may need to manually enter it in the relevant transaction or document.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling bank turnover entries and notes to payees.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FF67 (for manual bank statement entry) or FEBA (for processing bank statements).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message that may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit bank turnover entries and notes to payees.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMLGD521 error and implement a solution to resolve it.