How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO494 - No payment orders for object list &1 in clearing area &2 found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 494

• Message text: No payment orders for object list &1 in clearing area &2 found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO494 - No payment orders for object list &1 in clearing area &2 found ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO494 indicates that there are no payment orders available for the specified object list in the given clearing area. This error typically arises in the context of payment processing, particularly when trying to execute a payment run or when attempting to clear open items.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Payment Orders Created: The most common reason for this error is that there are no payment orders generated for the specified object list in the clearing area. This could be due to:
  
  No invoices or items that are due for payment.
  Payment proposals not being created or executed properly.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Clearing Area: The clearing area specified may not have any associated payment orders. This could happen if the clearing area is not set up correctly or if it is not linked to the relevant payment methods.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to generate the payment run may be too restrictive, resulting in no items being selected for payment.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payment processing settings, such as missing parameters or incorrect settings in the payment method or bank details.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Proposals: Verify if payment proposals have been created for the relevant invoices or items. You can do this by navigating to the payment proposal transaction (e.g., F110) and checking the proposal logs.
  
  
  Review Clearing Area Settings: Ensure that the clearing area is correctly configured and that it is linked to the appropriate payment methods. Check the configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If the selection criteria for the payment run are too restrictive, consider broadening them to include more items. This can be done in the payment run configuration.
  
  
  Check for Open Items: Ensure that there are open items that are eligible for payment in the specified clearing area. You can review the open items in the relevant accounts.
  
  
  Run Payment Program Again: If you have made any changes, try running the payment program again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to payment processing include:
  
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  F111: Manual Payment Transactions
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to access the payment orders and execute the payment program.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.