How To Fix FW047 - Select all bills of exchange for the same document number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FW - Bills of Exchange and Other International Developments

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Select all bills of exchange for the same document number &

What causes this issue?

The payment program created several bills of exchange with one document
number for one payment document. This was caused by a bill of exchange
limit in the vendor master record.
You did not select all of these bills of exchange.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select all or none of the bills of exchange that belong to a document
number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FW047 - Select all bills of exchange for the same document number & ?

  The SAP error message FW047, which states "Select all bills of exchange for the same document number," typically occurs in the context of processing bills of exchange (BEs) in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects all selected bills of exchange to have the same document number, but the selection includes bills with different document numbers.
  Cause:
  
  Mixed Document Numbers: The user has selected multiple bills of exchange that are associated with different document numbers.
  Incorrect Selection: The selection criteria used to choose the bills of exchange may have inadvertently included bills with varying document numbers.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry or selection process, leading to the inclusion of bills that do not match.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that you are selecting bills of exchange that all share the same document number. You may need to refine your selection criteria.
  Deselect Inconsistent Bills: Go through the selected bills of exchange and remove any that do not match the document number of the others.
  Use Filters: Utilize filters in the selection screen to limit the selection to a specific document number.
  Check for Data Integrity: Verify that the data in the system is consistent and that there are no discrepancies in the document numbers associated with the bills of exchange.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in transactions related to bills of exchange, such as F-53 (Post Outgoing Payments) or F-58 (Post Incoming Payments).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on bills of exchange processing for more detailed information on how to manage and process BEs correctly.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for selecting and processing bills of exchange to minimize errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official support channels for further assistance.