How To Fix >2169 - Payment method &1 is not considered in this run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >2 -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Payment method &1 is not considered in this run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >2169 - Payment method &1 is not considered in this run ?

  The SAP error message "2169 Payment method &1 is not considered in this run" typically occurs during the payment processing in SAP, particularly when using the Automatic Payment Program (APP). This message indicates that the specified payment method (denoted by &1) is not being processed in the current run.
  Causes:
  
  
  Payment Method Configuration: The payment method may not be configured correctly in the payment program settings. This could include settings in the payment method configuration or in the company code settings.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The payment method may not meet the selection criteria defined in the payment run. For example, it might be excluded based on the parameters set in the payment run.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The payment method may not be allowed for the document types of the invoices being processed.
  
  
  Payment Method Not Active: The payment method might not be active for the specific company code or payment run.
  
  
  Bank Account Configuration: The bank account associated with the payment method may not be set up correctly or may not be linked to the payment method.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the payment method in transaction code OBPM1 (for payment method configuration) and ensure that the payment method is correctly set up for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Run Parameters:
  
  When executing the payment run (transaction code F110), check the parameters and selection criteria to ensure that the payment method is included in the selection.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify that the payment method is allowed for the document types of the invoices you are trying to process. This can be checked in the payment method configuration.
  
  
  
  Activate Payment Method:
  
  Ensure that the payment method is active for the company code. You can check this in the payment method configuration.
  
  
  
  Bank Account Check:
  
  Ensure that the bank account linked to the payment method is correctly configured and active. You can check this in transaction code FI12 (for bank master data).
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  OBPM1: Payment Method Configuration
  FI12: Bank Master Data
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring payment methods and running the Automatic Payment Program.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to use the specified payment method.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.