How To Fix >0133 - Payment method &1 is not defined for paying company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Payment method &1 is not defined for paying company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0133 - Payment method &1 is not defined for paying company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message 0133 ("Payment method &1 is not defined for paying company code &2") typically occurs when you are trying to process a payment using a payment method that has not been configured for the specified company code in the SAP system. This can happen during payment processing in accounts payable or accounts receivable.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment method you are trying to use is not defined for the company code in the payment method configuration.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method may be incorrectly specified in the transaction or document you are trying to process.
  Company Code Issues: The company code may not be set up correctly in relation to the payment method.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBVCU (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Payment Methods in Country).
  Verify that the payment method you are trying to use is defined for the specific company code.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create or modify the payment method configuration for that company code.
  
  
  
  Define Payment Method for Company Code:
  
  If the payment method is missing, you can define it by selecting the appropriate payment method and assigning it to the company code.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters (like bank details, payment medium format, etc.) are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Document Settings:
  
  Review the document or transaction where the error occurred to ensure that the correct payment method is being used.
  Make sure that the payment method is valid for the type of transaction you are processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBVCU: Configuration for payment methods.
  FBZP: Configuration for payment program.
  
  
  Payment Methods: Different payment methods can include checks, bank transfers, etc., and each may have specific configurations based on country and company code.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully process payments in SAP.