How To Fix FW052 - Returned bills of exchange not yet determined; no list available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Returned bills of exchange not yet determined; no list available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FW052 - Returned bills of exchange not yet determined; no list available ?

  The SAP error message FW052 ("Returned bills of exchange not yet determined; no list available") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving bills of exchange (Wechsel) in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any returned bills of exchange for processing, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  No Returned Bills of Exchange: There may simply be no returned bills of exchange available in the system for the specified criteria.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to search for returned bills of exchange may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no results being found.
  Data Not Updated: The data related to bills of exchange may not have been updated or processed correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the returned bills of exchange.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial module related to bills of exchange processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Returned Bills: Verify if there are any returned bills of exchange in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display).
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to search for returned bills of exchange are correct and not overly restrictive. Adjust the parameters as necessary.
  Update Data: If you suspect that the data is not updated, ensure that all relevant transactions have been processed and that the system is up to date.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and process returned bills of exchange. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings related to bills of exchange are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  F-03: Clear G/L Account
  F-44: Clear Vendor
  F-32: Clear Customer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to bills of exchange processing for additional insights and best practices.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP's support portal for further assistance.