How To Fix >2031 - | Debit items cannot be paid by outgoing payment method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >2 -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: | Debit items cannot be paid by outgoing payment method

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >2031 - | Debit items cannot be paid by outgoing payment method ?

  The SAP error message 2031 indicates that there are debit items in the payment proposal that cannot be processed using the selected outgoing payment method. This typically occurs in the context of accounts payable when trying to execute a payment run.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Payment Method Configuration: The payment method selected for the outgoing payment may not be configured to handle debit items. For example, certain payment methods may only be set up for credit items.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document types associated with the debit items may not be allowed for the selected payment method.
  
  
  Payment Method in Vendor Master: The vendor master record may not have the appropriate payment method assigned that allows for debit items.
  
  
  Payment Proposal Settings: The payment proposal may include items that are not eligible for payment with the chosen method.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the payment method in transaction code OBPM or FBZP.
  Ensure that the payment method is set up to allow debit items.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or FK03) to ensure that the correct payment method is assigned.
  Verify that the payment method is valid for the vendor and that it allows for debit items.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Proposal:
  
  Review the payment proposal (transaction code F110) to ensure that it does not include any items that are not eligible for the selected payment method.
  You may need to exclude certain items from the proposal or change the payment method.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document types associated with the debit items to ensure they are compatible with the payment method being used.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider consulting with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  XK03: Display Vendor
  OBPM: Payment Method Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on payment processing and configuration for further understanding of payment methods and their settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.