How To Fix SAFM_EOPO119 - Payment document does not have a corresponding FI invoice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFM_EOPO - Expenditure Order and Payment Order

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Payment document does not have a corresponding FI invoice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFM_EOPO119 - Payment document does not have a corresponding FI invoice ?

  The SAP error message SAFM_EOPO119 indicates that there is a payment document that does not have a corresponding Financial Accounting (FI) invoice. This error typically arises in scenarios involving payment processing, such as when trying to clear or post a payment that is expected to be linked to an invoice that cannot be found in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Invoice: The invoice that the payment is supposed to correspond to may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The payment document may be of a type that does not correspond to any FI invoice.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake in entering the payment or invoice details, leading to mismatches.
  Document Deletion: The invoice may have been deleted or archived after the payment was created.
  Posting Period Issues: The invoice might be in a different posting period that is closed or restricted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the linkage between the payment and the invoice.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Invoice Existence: Check if the invoice exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to look up the invoice number.
  Check Payment Document: Use transaction code FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to check the payment document and ensure it is correctly entered.
  Review Document Types: Ensure that the document types for both the payment and the invoice are compatible and correctly configured.
  Correct Data Entry: If there are discrepancies in the payment or invoice details, correct them and try processing again.
  Check Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting periods for both the payment and the invoice are open and available for posting.
  Consult with IT/Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate any underlying configuration issues or system errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03, FBL1N, FBL5N, and FBRA (Reset Cleared Items) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for payment processing and invoice management to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.