How To Fix 1N079 - Payment note category &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1N - BCA: Payment Item Dialog

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Payment note category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1N079 - Payment note category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 1N079 indicates that the payment note category specified does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when processing payment transactions, such as during the creation of payment documents or when executing payment runs.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payment Note Category: The payment note category specified in the transaction does not match any of the categories defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The payment note category may not have been configured properly in the system.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, the necessary payment note categories may not have been created or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Note Category:
  
  Verify the payment note category being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is correctly entered and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Configuration in SAP:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for payment note categories. This can typically be found in the following path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Payment Transactions > Define Payment Note Categories.
  
  
  Ensure that the payment note category you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Payment Note Category:
  
  If the payment note category does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you may need to modify it to meet your requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to payment processing and payment note categories for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and use the payment note category.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBPM1 to manage payment note categories.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.