How To Fix 3G293 - Payment method &1 does not exist in country &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Payment method &1 does not exist in country &2

What causes this issue?

The transfer should be made with payment method &v1&. The system tried
to determine the payment method &v1& in country &v2&, but could not
find an entry in table T042Z.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE HRDME_ERROR_REJECT_PERNR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

This error can arise in two situations:
The payment method is not correct. If the error occurs in the wage/
salary payment, you have to correct the master data and payroll results
of the employees affected.
The settings for payment method &v1& in country &v2& are missing in
Customizing (table T042Z). In this case you have to change the settings
as necessary in Customizing.
The following applies in both cases:
INCLUDE HRDME_ERROR_REPEATE_DTA OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G293 - Payment method &1 does not exist in country &2 ?

  The SAP error message 3G293 indicates that a specified payment method does not exist for a particular country in the system. This error typically arises during the processing of financial transactions, such as when attempting to create or process a payment document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment method you are trying to use has not been configured for the specified country in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method code may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Country-Specific Settings: The payment method may be valid in other countries but not in the one specified in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBPM1 (for payment method configuration).
  Verify that the payment method exists for the specified country. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  If the payment method exists, ensure that it is correctly configured for the relevant company code and country.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Payment Method:
  
  If the payment method is missing, you can create it by using the transaction code OBPM1.
  Fill in the necessary details, including the payment method code, description, and country.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the payment method code you are using is correct and does not contain any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator to ensure that the payment method is set up according to your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the payment process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM1: Configuration of payment methods.
  OBPM2: Payment method for incoming payments.
  OBPM3: Payment method for outgoing payments.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to payment methods and configurations.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify payment method configurations.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on payment methods and their configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3G293 and ensure that the payment method is correctly set up for the specified country.