How To Fix FVD_PAYMENT_US020 - Error reading FI document header &1 &2 &3 (Tab. BKPF)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_PAYMENT_US - Message Class for Package FVVD_PAYMENT_US

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Error reading FI document header &1 &2 &3 (Tab. BKPF)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_PAYMENT_US020 - Error reading FI document header &1 &2 &3 (Tab. BKPF) ?

  The SAP error message FVD_PAYMENT_US020 indicates that there is an issue with reading the Financial Accounting (FI) document header from the BKPF table. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the specified document in the database, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Document Does Not Exist: The document number or fiscal year specified does not exist in the BKPF table.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries or corruption.
  Incorrect Input Parameters: The parameters being passed to the function/module that retrieves the document may be incorrect or malformed.
  Archiving: The document may have been archived and is no longer available in the active database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Existence: Check if the document number and fiscal year are correct. You can do this by querying the BKPF table directly using transaction SE16 or SE16N.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the database to identify any issues. This may involve using transaction codes like SARA for archiving or other database consistency tools.
  Review Input Parameters: If you are calling a function module or report, ensure that the parameters being passed are correct and valid.
  Check Archiving Settings: If the document has been archived, you may need to retrieve it from the archive. This can be done using transaction SARA to access archived documents.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE16/SE16N: For checking the BKPF table.
  SU53: For checking authorization issues.
  SARA: For managing archiving.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Notes related to FI document processing and error handling for additional insights.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support with detailed information about the error, including the document number, fiscal year, and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the FVD_PAYMENT_US020 error effectively.