How To Fix >2436 - Payment posting terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >2 -

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Payment posting terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >2436 - Payment posting terminated ?

  The SAP error message "2436 Payment posting terminated" typically occurs during the payment posting process in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Payment Data: The payment data entered may be incorrect or incomplete, such as invalid account numbers, amounts, or payment methods.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (e.g., vendor or customer master records) may be missing or not properly maintained.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction date.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the payment posting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payment program settings or in the financial accounting module.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues, such as system performance problems or database locks.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payment Data: Review the payment data for accuracy. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that the relevant master data (vendors, customers, etc.) is complete and correctly maintained.
  Check Posting Period: Verify that the posting period is open for the date of the transaction. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the payment posting. This can be checked with the security team or by using transaction SU53.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the payment program and financial accounting settings are correctly configured.
  Check for Technical Issues: Look for any system performance issues or database locks that may be affecting the payment posting process. You may need to consult with your IT support team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) and FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to error 2436.
  Logs and Traces: Review application logs (transaction SLG1) and short dumps (transaction ST22) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context for the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team or consult with SAP support for further assistance.