How To Fix FV671 - Payment advice note has fewer than & items and will not be split

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FV - Electronic Banking Messages

• Message number: 671

• Message text: Payment advice note has fewer than & items and will not be split

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FV671 - Payment advice note has fewer than & items and will not be split ?

  The SAP error message FV671 indicates that a payment advice note has fewer items than the minimum required for it to be split. This typically occurs in the context of payment processing, where the system is trying to split a payment advice note into multiple parts based on certain criteria, but the number of items in the note does not meet the minimum threshold.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Items: The payment advice note contains fewer items than the minimum required for splitting. This is often defined in the configuration settings of the payment processing module.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that dictate how many items are needed for a payment advice note to be eligible for splitting.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be an issue with how the payment advice note was created or processed, leading to fewer items being included than expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to payment advice notes and splitting criteria. You may need to adjust the minimum number of items required for splitting.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO (to access the configuration settings)
  Navigate to: Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Payment Transactions > Configure Payment Advice Notes
  
  
  Review Payment Advice Note: Check the payment advice note in question to ensure that it has the correct number of items. If it has fewer items than expected, consider consolidating items or adjusting the payment advice note.
  Combine Items: If applicable, combine items into a single payment advice note to meet the minimum requirement for splitting.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and its implications.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) and FBPM (Manage Payment Medium) for managing payment processes.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect payment advice note processing.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the payment advice notes are processed correctly and that the error does not recur.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the FV671 error, you can ensure smoother processing of payment advice notes in your SAP system.