How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH_E320 - Error during active return: Payment item &1 is already returned

/PF1/MSG_EH_E320 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH_E -

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Error during active return: Payment item &1 is already returned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_E320 - Error during active return: Payment item &1 is already returned ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_E320 indicates that there is an issue with a payment item that has already been returned. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in accounts receivable or accounts payable processes where payments are being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when an attempt is made to process a payment item that has already been marked as returned in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Duplicate Processing: The payment item may have been processed multiple times, leading to an attempt to return it again.
  Incorrect Status: The status of the payment item may not have been updated correctly in the system, causing the system to believe it is still active.
  User Error: A user may have inadvertently tried to return a payment that was already returned.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Item Status:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., FBL1N for vendor