How To Fix 1P191 - Functionality payment item: &1 is not valid

1P191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Functionality payment item: &1 is not valid

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1P191 - Details

• The SAP error message "1P191 Functionality payment item: &1 is not valid" typically occurs in the context of payment processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with payment items in financial transactions. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Payment Item: The payment item referenced by &1 may not exist in the system or may have been deleted or archived.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payment processing settings, such as incorrect settings in the payment program or payment methods.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the payment item, such as missing or incorrect master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the specified payment item.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method associated with the payment item may not be valid or properly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payment Item Validity: Verify that the