How To Fix >0718 - Selection type '&1' is not defined for payment advices

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Selection type '&1' is not defined for payment advices

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0718 - Selection type '&1' is not defined for payment advices ?

  The SAP error message 0718 indicates that there is an issue with the selection type specified for payment advices. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a defined selection type that matches the one provided in the transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Selection Type: The selection type specified in the payment advice configuration is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the payment advice settings or the related customizing settings.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect selection type in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Payment Advice.
  Ensure that the selection types are correctly defined in the configuration. You may need to create or modify the selection type if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Verify Selection Type:
  
  Check the selection type being used in the transaction. Ensure that it matches one of the defined selection types in the system.
  If you are unsure about the valid selection types, you can look them up in the relevant customizing tables or documentation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to payment advices to understand the expected configuration and selection types.
  
  
  
  User Input:
  
  If the error is due to user input, ensure that the correct selection type is being entered. Provide training or guidelines to users to avoid incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary objects and settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBZP (Payment Program Configuration) and F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) for further configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.