How To Fix >2606 - Maintain specifications for payment medium format &1 in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >2 -

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Maintain specifications for payment medium format &1 in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >2606 - Maintain specifications for payment medium format &1 in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message "2606 Maintain specifications for payment medium format &1 in company code &2" typically occurs when there is a configuration issue related to the payment medium format in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary specifications for the specified payment medium format in the given company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment medium format specified (e.g., DTAUS, SEPA) has not been configured for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code provided in the error message may not have the required payment medium format set up.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the configuration tables related to payment media.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the specifications for the payment medium format in the relevant company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Payment Medium > Maintain Payment Medium Format.
  
  
  
  Select the Payment Medium Format:
  
  In the configuration screen, find the payment medium format that corresponds to the one mentioned in the error message (e.g., &1).
  
  
  
  Maintain Specifications:
  
  Ensure that the specifications for the payment medium format are maintained for the specified company code (&2).
  You may need to create a new entry or modify an existing one to include the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Test the Payment Process: After saving, try to execute the payment process again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may also use transaction codes like OBPM1 (for maintaining payment medium formats) to directly access the relevant configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on configuring payment media.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or dependencies that need to be addressed.