How To Fix FQ431 - & is a recovery document type

FQ431 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 431

• Message text: & is a recovery document type

What causes this issue?

You have selected a document type that the system uses to perform the
recovery process.

System Response

The system generates an payment request and creates a document with a
reference to a vendor account.

How to fix this error?

If you want the system to clear the posting automatically, set the <LS>
Clear Request</> indicator.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ431 - & is a recovery document type ?

  The SAP error message FQ431 typically indicates an issue related to the processing of financial documents, particularly in the context of accounts receivable or accounts payable. The specific message may vary based on the configuration and version of SAP you are using, but it generally relates to the inability to process a document due to certain conditions not being met.
  Cause of Error FQ431
  The error message FQ431 can arise due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured correctly in the system or may not be allowed for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered, such as incorrect account assignments, missing mandatory fields, or invalid combinations of data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the document type.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration