How To Fix >2617 - No format supplement was specified for payment method &1 in country &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >2 -

• Message number: 617

• Message text: No format supplement was specified for payment method &1 in country &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >2617 - No format supplement was specified for payment method &1 in country &2 ?

  The SAP error message 2617 indicates that there is a missing format supplement for a specified payment method in a particular country. This error typically arises in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with electronic payments or bank transfers.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The payment method specified (denoted by &1) does not have an associated format supplement defined in the system.
  The country specified (denoted by &2) does not have the necessary configuration for the payment method in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment methods in country) or FBZP (for payment program configuration).
  Verify that the payment method you are using is correctly configured for the specified country.
  
  
  
  Define Format Supplement:
  
  If the format supplement is missing, you need to define it. This can be done in the following way:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code OBPM1.
  Select the payment method and country combination.
  Ensure that a format supplement is specified. If not, you may need to create one.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Payment Medium Format:
  
  Ensure that the payment medium format is correctly set up for the payment method. This can be done in the transaction code OBPM (for payment medium formats).
  Make sure that the format supplement is linked to the payment medium format.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct format supplement to use, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on the appropriate settings for your specific business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  OBPM1: Payment Methods in Country
  OBPM: Payment Medium Formats
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific updates or patches related to payment methods and formats.
  Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring payment methods and formats.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 2617 and ensure that your payment processing runs smoothly.