How To Fix FQ642 - The program issues a request number

FQ642 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 642

• Message text: The program issues a request number

What causes this issue?

You want to enter a standing request or a mass deferral. The program
can only save this request with a request number. A setting was made in
your system's Customizing whereby requests are to be bundled
subsequently, so that no request number should be issued when saving
requests.

System Response

The program ignores the Customizing setting and issues a request
number.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ642 - The program issues a request number ?

  The SAP error message FQ642, which states "The program issues a request number," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with the creation or processing of payment requests or invoices. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution.
  Causes of Error FQ642
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to generate request numbers for the specific transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process the request number.
  
  
  System Settings: There may be issues with the number range settings for the document types involved in the transaction.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data formats.
  
  
  Program Logic: There may be a bug or issue in the custom program or standard SAP program that is