How To Fix 69148 - Error in payment method selection: See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Error in payment method selection: See long text

What causes this issue?

Error in payment method selection:
You must allocate a payment method with
- outgoing payments and
- single payment
to the condition, since the condition generates flows which are marked
as payments to third parties.

How to fix this error?

Select a corresponding payment method. The payment method must be
allocated to the partner in the current company code. If this is not
the case, you must first allocate the payment method to this partner in
partner maintenance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69148 - Error in payment method selection: See long text ?

  The SAP error message 69148, "Error in payment method selection: See long text," typically occurs during the payment processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with payment methods in financial transactions. This error indicates that there is an issue with the selection of the payment method for a particular transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The payment method may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing settings for the payment method in the relevant company code or payment program.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may not have the required payment method assigned or may have incorrect information.
  Payment Method Determination: The rules for determining the payment method may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to select a valid payment method.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain payment methods may be restricted for specific transaction types or document types.
  Missing Payment Method in Document: The document being processed may not have a payment method specified, or the specified method may not be valid.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in the SAP system (Transaction code: OBVCU for payment method configuration).
  Ensure that the payment method is correctly configured for the relevant company code and payment program.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the correct payment method is assigned.
  Use transaction codes like XK03 (for vendor) or FD03 (for customer) to view the master data.
  
  
  
  Payment Method Determination:
  
  Review the payment method determination settings to ensure that the rules are correctly defined.
  Check the configuration for payment method determination in the payment program (Transaction code: FBZP).
  
  
  
  Check Document Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document being processed has a valid payment method specified.
  If necessary, manually specify a payment method in the document.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the error message or using the message class in the SAP system to find more specific information about the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBZP (Payment Program Configuration), OBVCU (Payment Method Configuration), and others related to financial transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payment processing and payment method configuration for additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial processes within SAP.