How To Fix FQ156 - Document number & & & belongs to a payment request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Document number & & & belongs to a payment request

What causes this issue?

An entry could not be selected in the additional table for recovery
orders for document &V2& in company code &V1& in fiscal year &V3&
because the document number belongs to a payment request.

System Response

Further processing is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you have selected the correct transaction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ156 - Document number & & & belongs to a payment request ?

  The SAP error message FQ156 indicates that the document number you are trying to process is associated with a payment request. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Document Association: The document number you are trying to use is linked to a payment request that has not been fully processed or cleared.
  Payment Request Status: The payment request may be in a status that prevents further processing, such as being in a "pending" or "in process" state.
  Incorrect Document Type: You may be trying to perform an action that is not allowed for documents that are part of a payment request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., FBL1N for vendor line items) and checking if the document is still open or pending.
  Clear Payment Request: If the document is part of a payment request, ensure that the payment request is processed or cleared. This may involve completing the payment request or reversing it if necessary.
  Review Payment Request: If you have access, review the payment request details to understand why the document is still associated with it. You may need to consult with your finance team or the person responsible for payment processing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling payment requests and related documents.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions), and FB03 (Display Document) to investigate the document further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error FQ156 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and process payment requests and associated documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.