How To Fix 1P861 - BA &1, Account &2: Entry for Period Unit is missing for Standing order

1P861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 861

• Message text: BA &1, Account &2: Entry for Period Unit is missing for Standing order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P861 - BA &1, Account &2: Entry for Period Unit is missing for Standing order ?

  The SAP error message 1P861 typically indicates that there is a missing entry for a period unit in the context of a standing order. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with financial transactions or recurring payments in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message 1P861 BA &1, Account &2: Entry for Period Unit is missing for Standing order suggests that the system is unable to find a valid entry for the specified period unit for the standing order associated with the account. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The period unit configuration for the standing order may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Account Settings: The account specified may not have the necessary settings or entries for the standing order.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the standing order, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Period Unit Not Defined: