How To Fix XML_ADVICES004 - No XML payment advice note created during the proposal run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XML_ADVICES - XML Payment Advice Notes

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No XML payment advice note created during the proposal run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XML_ADVICES004 - No XML payment advice note created during the proposal run ?

  The SAP error message XML_ADVICES004 indicates that no XML payment advice note was created during the proposal run. This error typically occurs in the context of payment processing, particularly when generating payment advice notes in XML format.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The payment advice note generation may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings related to payment methods, payment advice formats, or XML output settings.
  Missing Data: Required data for generating the payment advice note may be missing. This could include vendor information, payment amounts, or other relevant details.
  Proposal Run Issues: The proposal run may not have been executed correctly, or there may be no eligible items for payment advice generation.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the proposal run may not have the necessary authorizations to create payment advice notes.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the XML generation program or related function modules.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for payment advice notes in the SAP system. Ensure that the payment method and XML format are correctly set up.
  Check the settings in transaction code OBPM1 (Payment Methods in Country) and ensure that the XML format is assigned to the relevant payment method.
  
  
  
  Review Proposal Run:
  
  Ensure that the proposal run was executed correctly. Check transaction code F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) to see if there were any errors during the proposal run.
  Make sure that there are eligible items for payment advice generation.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the payment documents to ensure that all required data is present. Check for missing vendor information or payment details.
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to check the status of the vendor accounts.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create payment advice notes. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any technical errors in the system logs (transaction code SLG1) that may provide more insight into the problem.
  Consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that all relevant programs and function modules are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to XML payment advice generation. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payment processing and XML output formats for additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.