How To Fix FMLGD873 - Note to payee on debit memo does not have a valid sort key

FMLGD873 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMLGD -

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Note to payee on debit memo does not have a valid sort key

What causes this issue?

The turnover interpretation (BTE process 00102021) could not determine a
valid sort key from the bank data.
This can occur when no valid sort key could be determined from the note
to payee.

System Response

If no setting was defined for this event (message 873) in the
Customizing for error events, the system cannot execute the posting
automatically.
Otherwise the system carries out the posting in accordance with the
setting for message 873.

How to fix this error?

You should define posting type 02 (vendor down payment) in the
Customizing for handling error event 873.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMLGD873 - Note to payee on debit memo does not have a valid sort key ?

  The SAP error message FMLGD873 indicates that there is an issue with the "Note to payee" field on a debit memo, specifically that it does not have a valid sort key. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when processing debit memos in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Sort Key: The sort key used for the "Note to payee" may not be defined correctly in the system. This could be due to a missing or incorrect configuration in the payment terms or the master data associated with the customer/vendor.
  
  Configuration Issues: The sort key might not be set up in the relevant customizing settings in SAP, leading to the system being unable to process the note correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be manual entry errors in the debit memo that lead to an invalid sort key being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sort Key Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in SAP (Transaction