How To Fix 67_PAYMENTS021 - Error while calculating processing characteristics (&1 &2 &3 &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67_PAYMENTS - Message Class Incoming Payment / Payment Postprocessing

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error while calculating processing characteristics (&1 &2 &3 &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67_PAYMENTS021 - Error while calculating processing characteristics (&1 &2 &3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message 67_PAYMENTS021 indicates that there is an issue while calculating processing characteristics for payments. This error typically arises in the context of payment processing in SAP, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) module or when dealing with payment runs.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payment program settings, such as payment methods, house banks, or payment terms.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with vendor or customer master data, such as missing or incorrect payment information.
  Missing Payment Characteristics: The system may not find the necessary processing characteristics for the specified parameters.
  Inconsistent Data: Inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing entries in the payment documents or related tables.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user executing the payment run.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the payment program configuration in transaction FBZP. Ensure that all necessary settings for payment methods, house banks, and payment terms are correctly defined.
  Verify that the payment method is correctly assigned to the vendor or customer master records.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all required fields, especially those related to payment processing, are filled out.
  Use transactions FK03 (Display Vendor) or FD03 (Display Customer) to review the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Analyze Payment Characteristics:
  
  Investigate the processing characteristics that the system is trying to calculate. This may involve checking the relevant configuration tables or customizing settings.
  Ensure that the necessary entries exist in the relevant tables (e.g., T042, T042Z).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the payment documents to identify any inconsistencies. This can often be done through standard SAP reports or transaction codes.
  Use transaction FBL1N or FBL5N to review open items for vendors or customers.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the payment run process to identify the exact point of failure. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBZP (Payment Program Configuration), F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions), and FBL1N/FBL5N (Vendor/Customer Line Items).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payment processing and configuration for additional insights.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.