How To Fix 1K002 - Format for payment notes not maintained for medium &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1K - BCA: Account Type

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Format for payment notes not maintained for medium &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1K002 - Format for payment notes not maintained for medium &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1K002 indicates that the format for payment notes has not been maintained for a specific medium in the payment processing configuration. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a payment run or create payment documents, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified payment medium.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment medium format for the specified medium (e.g., bank transfer, check, etc.) has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Medium: The medium specified in the payment run or document may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the configuration.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings for the payment medium in the configuration tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Medium Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) or FBZP (for payment program configuration).
  Verify that the payment medium you are using is correctly configured. Ensure that the format for payment notes is maintained for the specified medium.
  
  
  
  Maintain Payment Medium Format:
  
  If the format is missing, you will need to create or maintain it. This can be done in the payment medium configuration settings.
  Ensure that the necessary fields, such as payment method, country, and format, are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Settings:
  
  Check the payment method settings in FBZP to ensure that the payment method you are using is linked to the correct payment medium.
  Make sure that the payment method is active and properly configured for the company code.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test payment run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  OBPM1: Maintain Payment Medium Formats
  OBPM2: Maintain Payment Medium Formats for Payment Methods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payment medium configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment medium configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1K002 and successfully process your payments.