How To Fix 6B143 - Payment medium & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6B - Real estate correspondence messages

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Payment medium & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6B143 - Payment medium & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message "6B143 Payment medium & is not defined" typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the payment medium in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined payment medium for the specified parameters, which can prevent the processing of payment transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment medium format (e.g., DTAUS, SEPA, etc.) has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Payment Medium: The payment medium specified in the transaction does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may not have the correct payment medium settings.
  Transaction Settings: The transaction or program being executed may not be set up to use the specified payment medium.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Medium Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) and verify that the payment medium you are trying to use is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new payment medium format or adjust the existing one.
  
  
  
  Verify Payment Medium in Transaction:
  
  Ensure that the payment medium specified in your transaction is correct. Check the settings in the payment run or the payment proposal.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data (transaction codes XK02 for vendors or FD02 for customers) to ensure that the payment medium is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Program Settings:
  
  Review the payment program settings (transaction code FBZP) to ensure that the payment medium is correctly assigned to the payment method and company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM1: Payment Medium Formats
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  XK02/FD02: Vendor/Customer Master Data Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payment medium configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payment run to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the "6B143 Payment medium & is not defined" error in SAP.