How To Fix IHC_GUI_MSG021 - Posting failed; payment order was parked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC_GUI_MSG - Messages for Manually Creating Payment Orders

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Posting failed; payment order was parked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG021 - Posting failed; payment order was parked ?

  The SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG021 indicates that a payment order has been parked and therefore cannot be posted. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Intercompany Financial Management (IHC) module, which is used for managing intercompany transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Parked Document: The payment order is in a parked state, meaning it has been saved but not yet posted. This can happen if the document is incomplete or requires further review.
  Missing Information: There may be missing or incorrect information in the payment order that prevents it from being posted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post the payment order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the IHC module that are preventing the posting of parked documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Parked Document:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code FBV0 (Display Parked Document) to review the details of the parked payment order.
  Check for any missing or incorrect information that needs to be corrected before posting.
  
  
  
  Complete the Document:
  
  If the document is incomplete, complete the necessary fields and ensure all required information is filled out.
  
  
  
  Post the Document:
  
  Once the document is complete and correct, you can post it using transaction code FBV1 (Post Parked Document).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post payment orders. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the IHC settings are correctly configured to allow posting of parked documents.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBV0: Display Parked Document
  FBV1: Post Parked Document
  FBV2: Change Parked Document
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to parked documents in the IHC module.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on the IHC module and parked documents for further insights.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.