How To Fix FVD_DEBTTR049 - Alternative payers entered in open items to be transfer posted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_DEBTTR - Borrower Change Without Capital Transfer

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Alternative payers entered in open items to be transfer posted

What causes this issue?

Information about alternative payers is entered in the open items that
are to be transfer posted. The system cannot identify whether the
individual alternative payers have been entered in the customer
document manually or automatically. In cases of manual setting, it
cannot determine whether changes have been made in the meantime.
Provided that the <ZK>Keep Alternative Payer</> indicator has been set,
the system posts an open item for the alternative payer again in the
form of a new remaining item together with the information about the
alternative payer. This information is also used when the open item is
first generated.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether the payment information for these items is correct.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_DEBTTR049 - Alternative payers entered in open items to be transfer posted ?

  The SAP error message FVD_DEBTTR049 indicates that there are alternative payers entered in open items that need to be transfer posted. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts receivable or accounts payable in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform a transfer posting for open items (like invoices or payments) that have been assigned to alternative payers. In SAP, an alternative payer is a different entity or person responsible for making payments on behalf of the original payer. If there are open items linked to alternative payers, the system prevents the transfer posting to ensure that the financial integrity and relationships are maintained.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Open Items: Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to identify the open items that are causing the issue. Look for items that have alternative payers assigned.
  
  
  Review Alternative Payer Assignments: Check the details of the open items to see which alternative payers are assigned. You can do this by reviewing the document details in the line item display.
  
  
  Remove Alternative Payer: If it is appropriate, you can remove the alternative payer assignment from the open items. This can typically be done by editing the document or using the appropriate transaction to change the payer information.
  
  
  Transfer Posting: Once the alternative payer has been removed or adjusted, you can attempt the transfer posting again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the implications of changing payer assignments, consult your organization's financial policies or SAP documentation.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (Post Document), FB02 (Change Document), and FB03 (Display Document) for managing financial documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to financial documents and payer assignments.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them in production to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FVD_DEBTTR049 error and successfully perform the transfer posting.