How To Fix FSL_APPL014 - Payment type &1: Specify different invoicing party

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSL_APPL - Messages for FSL Agency Business Application

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Payment type &1: Specify different invoicing party

What causes this issue?

You have not specified the different invoicing party for the payment typ
e in Customizing.

System Response

The system terminates the processing of billing documents.

How to fix this error?

Check Customizing for the payment type and enter the different invoicing
party in the IMG activity <DS:SIMG.FSL_REG_ARTEN>Define Payment Types
</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSL_APPL014 - Payment type &1: Specify different invoicing party ?

  The SAP error message FSL_APPL014 indicates that there is an issue with the invoicing party specified in a payment type. Specifically, it suggests that the invoicing party needs to be different from what has been provided in the transaction.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  The invoicing party specified in the payment type is the same as the payer or the party responsible for the payment.
  The configuration settings in the system do not allow for the same party to be both the invoicing party and the payer.
  There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the customer or vendor involved in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Payment Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the payment type in SAP.
  Ensure that the invoicing party is set correctly and is different from the payer.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer or vendor master data to ensure that the invoicing party is correctly defined.
  Make sure that the invoicing party is not the same as the payer in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Transaction:
  
  If you are entering the transaction manually, ensure that you specify a different invoicing party.
  If the invoicing party is determined automatically, check the logic or rules that are being applied to see why it is selecting the same party.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to payment types and invoicing parties for any specific guidelines or restrictions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or F-53 (Post Outgoing Payment) to review the transactions that are causing the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to make changes to the invoicing party settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.