How To Fix 1J120 - Payment item &1 in bank area &2 in queue for posting later

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1J - BCA: Payment Order Dialog

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Payment item &1 in bank area &2 in queue for posting later

The payment item could not be posted yet as the account is blocked,
either by another posting process or by currency changeover.
The payment item is in a queue and will be automatically posted by
report rfbkenq1, once the account is no longer blocked.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1J120 - Payment item &1 in bank area &2 in queue for posting later ?

  The SAP error message 1J120 indicates that a payment item is queued for later posting in a specific bank area. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Cause:
  The error message can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Data: The payment item may lack necessary information or data required for processing.
  Bank Area Configuration: The bank area may not be properly configured, or there may be issues with the bank account settings.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing the transaction from being processed.
  System Settings: There may be specific system settings or parameters that dictate when and how payment items are processed.
  Locking Issues: The payment item may be locked by another process or user, preventing it from being posted immediately.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error message 1J120, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Payment Item Details: Review the payment item for any missing or incorrect information. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Verify Bank Area Configuration: Ensure that the bank area is correctly configured in the system. Check the settings for the bank account and ensure that it is active and properly set up.
  Review Posting Period: Check if the posting period is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it or wait until the next period.
  Check for Locks: Investigate if the payment item is locked by another user or process. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks.
  Monitor Background Jobs: If the payment item is queued for background processing, check the status of background jobs using transaction SM37. Ensure that there are no issues with the job that processes payment items.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to payment processing for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBPM: Payment processing
  FBL1N: Vendor line item display
  FBL3N: G/L account line item display
  SM12: Display and manage locks
  SM37: Monitor background jobs
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to payment processing and error messages.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process payments in the specified bank area.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.