How To Fix 1P849 - The recipient does not match the defined payment details

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 849

• Message text: The recipient does not match the defined payment details

What causes this issue?

The recipient bank details could not be found in the bank details
defined for the account holder.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P849 - The recipient does not match the defined payment details ?

  The SAP error message 1P849, "The recipient does not match the defined payment details," typically occurs during the payment processing phase in SAP, particularly when dealing with payment runs or manual payments. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the recipient's details (such as bank account information) and the payment details defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Bank Details: The bank account information for the vendor or customer may not match the details defined in the payment method or payment run.
  Payment Method Configuration: The payment method used may not be correctly configured for the recipient.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may have outdated or incorrect information.
  Payment Block: The recipient may have a payment block set in their master data, preventing payments from being processed.
  Currency Mismatch: The currency of the payment may not match the currency defined in the recipient's payment details.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Bank Details: Check the bank account information for the recipient in the vendor or customer master data. Ensure that it matches the payment details configured in the system.
  Review Payment Method: Ensure that the payment method used is appropriate for the recipient and that it is correctly configured in the system.
  Update Master Data: If there are discrepancies in the master data, update the vendor or customer information to reflect the correct bank details and payment terms.
  Check Payment Blocks: Review the recipient's master data for any payment blocks that may be preventing the payment from being processed.
  Currency Check: Ensure that the currency used in the payment matches the currency defined in the recipient's payment details.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FK03 (Display Vendor), FD03 (Display Customer), or F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) to review and update the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on payment processing and configuration of payment methods.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.