How To Fix FQ029 - Entry in table PAYBU not found for document & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Entry in table PAYBU not found for document & & &

What causes this issue?

There is no vendor item in the payment request. The system expects an
entry in table PAYBU in such cases. No suitable entry could be
selected.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ029 - Entry in table PAYBU not found for document & & & ?

  The SAP error message FQ029, which states "Entry in table PAYBU not found for document & & &," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and payment processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding entry in the PAYBU table for the specified document number(s). The PAYBU table is used to store payment document information in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Entry: The most common cause is that the payment document you are trying to process does not exist in the PAYBU table. This could happen if the document was not created properly or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number provided in the transaction may be incorrect or may not correspond to a valid payment document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to incomplete transactions or issues during data migration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the document.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payment processing settings that prevent the document from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Check the document number you are using to ensure it is correct and corresponds to an existing payment document.
  Check PAYBU Table: Use transaction SE11 or SE16 to view the PAYBU table and see if the document exists. If it does not, you may need to investigate why it was not created.
  Recreate Payment Document: If the document is missing, you may need to recreate the payment document through the appropriate transaction (e.g., F110 for automatic payment).
  Check for Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the payment document.
  Consult with Technical Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP technical team or BASIS team to check for any underlying database issues or inconsistencies.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to payment processing to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and SE11/SE16 (Data Dictionary/Table Display).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error FQ029 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on payment processing and the PAYBU table for a better understanding of how it functions within the system.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to SAP support for further assistance.