How To Fix >0599 - Specify a check payment method

>0599 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 599

• Message text: Specify a check payment method

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0599 - Specify a check payment method ?

  The SAP error message 0599 ("Specify a check payment method") typically occurs when you are trying to process a payment that requires a check payment method, but none has been specified in the relevant configuration or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Method: The payment method for checks has not been defined in the payment run or in the vendor/customer master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The payment method may not be properly configured in the system for the company code or payment run.
  Transaction Settings: The transaction you are using may not have the necessary settings to allow for check payments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment methods in company code) or FBZP (for payment program configuration).
  Ensure that the check payment method is defined for the relevant company code.
  Verify that the check payment method is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer