How To Fix SAFM_EOPO034 - Multiple payment documents cannot have the same payment order number

SAFM_EOPO034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFM_EOPO - Expenditure Order and Payment Order

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Multiple payment documents cannot have the same payment order number

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SAFM_EOPO034 - Details

• The SAP error message SAFM_EOPO034 indicates that there are multiple payment documents that are trying to use the same payment order number. This situation typically arises in the context of payment processing, where each payment order number must be unique to ensure proper tracking and processing of payments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Payment Orders: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple payment documents (invoices, bills, etc.) that have been assigned the same payment order number.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payment processing system, leading to the generation of duplicate payment order numbers.
  Manual Entry Errors: If payment order numbers are entered manually, there is a risk of duplication due to human error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that duplicate payment order numbers were carried over.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicate Payment Orders: Check the payment documents that are causing the error.