How To Fix >0569 - Specify a payment method (paying company code in other country)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 569

• Message text: Specify a payment method (paying company code in other country)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0569 - Specify a payment method (paying company code in other country) ?

  The SAP error message 0569 ("Specify a payment method (paying company code in other country)") typically occurs when you are trying to process a payment for a company code that is located in a different country than the one specified in the payment method configuration. This can happen during payment processing in transactions like F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) or when creating payment documents.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Method Configuration: The payment method you are trying to use is not configured to handle payments for the specified company code's country.
  Country-Specific Payment Methods: Different countries may have different requirements for payment methods (e.g., bank transfer formats, check processing).
  Missing Payment Method: The payment method may not be defined for the specific company code or country combination in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in SAP (Transaction code: OBVCU).
  Ensure that the payment method you are using is defined for the company code and the country in question.
  
  
  
  Define Payment Method for Company Code:
  
  If the payment method is not defined for the company code, you will need to create or modify the payment method settings.
  Navigate to the configuration for payment methods (Transaction code: OBPM1) and ensure that the payment method is assigned to the correct company code and country.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Determination:
  
  Check the payment method determination settings (Transaction code: OBVCU) to ensure that the system can determine the correct payment method based on the vendor/customer and company code.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Payment Methods:
  
  If the issue persists, try using a different payment method that is known to work for the company code and country combination.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or requirements related to your company's payment processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  OBVCU: Configuration for Payment Methods
  OBPM1: Define Payment Methods for Company Codes
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify payment method configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully process payments for the specified company code.