How To Fix FPIA201 - Interest indicator &1 does not match at least one purchase order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPIA - Interest on Arrears

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Interest indicator &1 does not match at least one purchase order

What causes this issue?

One of the following events has occurred:
The incoming invoice refers to at least two purchase orders with
different interest indicators.
You have chosen a different interest indicator to the interest indicator
assigned to the purchase order.

System Response

The system retrieves the interest indicator only from the first purchase
order even if one or more purchase orders are assigned different
indicators. It applies this interest indicator entered in or retrieved
from the invoice header to all invoice items during subsequent interest
calculation even if the purchase order in the current item contains a
different interest indicator.

How to fix this error?

You can assign a unique interest indicator to each incoming invoice
separately or leave the interest indicator. In this case, this interest
indicator is applied to all items during subsequent interest
calculation.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPIA201 - Interest indicator &1 does not match at least one purchase order ?

  The SAP error message FPIA201 indicates that there is a mismatch between the interest indicator specified in the asset accounting and the interest indicators associated with the purchase orders. This typically occurs during the processing of asset transactions, such as when you are trying to capitalize an asset or perform a related transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Interest Indicator Mismatch: The interest indicator defined for the asset does not match any of the interest indicators assigned to the purchase orders related to that asset.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings or in the purchase order settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying the asset or purchase order can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Interest Indicators:
  
  Go to the asset master record and check the interest indicator assigned to the asset.
  Review the purchase orders related to the asset and verify their interest indicators.
  
  
  
  Update Interest Indicators:
  
  If the interest indicator for the asset is incorrect, update it to match one of the purchase orders.
  Alternatively, if the purchase orders have the wrong interest indicator, consider updating them to match the asset.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module to ensure that the interest indicators are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the interest indicators are properly defined in the system and that they align with the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for further details on interest indicators and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check and modify asset and purchase order details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset and purchase order records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Asset Accounting.