How To Fix REXAFC016 - Paying company code cannot be determined for partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REXAFC - FI-CA: Messages for RE-FX Interface

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Paying company code cannot be determined for partner &1

What causes this issue?

In order to check the payment data, the system needs the paying company
code. The paying company code cannot be determined at the moment. One
reason could be that a contract account was not yet assigned to a
partner, who is assigned to the posting term. Another reason could be
that the contract account was not yet created.

System Response

A check of the payment data is currently not possible.

How to fix this error?

Enter the missing data. If the contract account is created
automatically, this message should no longer appear once the contract is
saved or activated.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REXAFC016 - Paying company code cannot be determined for partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message REXAFC016, which states "Paying company code cannot be determined for partner &1," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts payable or receivable. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the appropriate paying company code for a specified partner (vendor or customer).
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The paying company code may not be properly configured in the system for the specified partner. This can happen if the vendor or customer master data is incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  
  
  Incorrect Partner Role: The partner may not have the correct role assigned in the system. For example, if a vendor is expected to be a customer as well, the roles must be correctly defined.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the vendor or customer records.
  
  
  Company Code Assignment: The partner may not be assigned to the correct company code in the master data.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not be compatible with the partner's configuration.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Review the vendor or customer master data for the partner indicated in the error message. Ensure that the paying company code is correctly assigned.
  
  
  Verify Company Code Assignment: Ensure that the partner is assigned to the correct company code. This can be done in the vendor or customer master data transaction (e.g., XK02 for vendors, XD02 for customers).
  
  
  Review Partner Roles: Check if the partner has the necessary roles assigned. If the partner needs to be both a vendor and a customer, ensure that both roles are correctly configured.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to payment processing and partner determination. This may involve looking into the Financial Accounting (FI) module settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK03 (Display Vendor), XD03 (Display Customer), and OX15 (Define Company Codes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the REXAFC016 error message in SAP.