How To Fix 64162 - Beneficiary not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Beneficiary not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64162 - Beneficiary not available ?

  The SAP error message "64162 - Beneficiary not available" typically occurs in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with vendor payments or employee reimbursements. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid beneficiary (such as a vendor or employee) for the payment transaction you are trying to process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The beneficiary (vendor or employee) may not be set up correctly in the system. This could mean that the master data is incomplete or missing.
  Inactive Beneficiary: The beneficiary might be inactive or blocked in the system, preventing any transactions from being processed.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method assigned to the beneficiary may not be valid or may not match the payment type being processed.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the beneficiary's details, such as incorrect account numbers or names.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the beneficiary's data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the beneficiary's master data is complete and accurate. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that the beneficiary is active.
  
  For vendors, check the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  For employees, check the employee master record (transaction code PA20).
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method: Ensure that the payment method assigned to the beneficiary is valid and appropriate for the transaction being processed.
  
  Check the payment method configuration in the vendor or employee master data.
  
  
  
  Reactivate or Unblock Beneficiary: If the beneficiary is inactive or blocked, take the necessary steps to reactivate or unblock them in the system.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: Double-check the data entered for the beneficiary to ensure there are no errors. Correct any discrepancies found.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user processing the payment has the necessary authorizations to access and process transactions for the beneficiary.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK03 (Display Vendor), PA20 (Display Employee), and F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) for processing payments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the "64162 - Beneficiary not available" error in SAP.