How To Fix 32109 - Maintain feature APABS to specify the sender

32109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 32 - HR: Public Sector Austria

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Maintain feature APABS to specify the sender

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32109 - Details

• The SAP error message 32109, which states "Maintain feature APABS to specify the sender," typically occurs in the context of the Accounts Payable (AP) module when there is an issue with the configuration of the payment program or the settings related to the payment medium.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The feature APABS (which is used to define the parameters for the payment medium) has not been properly maintained. This feature is essential for specifying the sender of the payment medium.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the payment medium configuration may not be aligned with the requirements of the payment process.
  User Role/Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the payment medium settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Feature APABS:
  
  Go to transaction code SM30 (or SM31) to maintain table views.
  Enter the view name for the feature