How To Fix ARBERP_MAP507 - Payment method missing in payment document &1; check document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 507

• Message text: Payment method missing in payment document &1; check document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP507 - Payment method missing in payment document &1; check document ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP507 indicates that there is a missing payment method in a payment document. This error typically arises during the processing of payment documents in accounts receivable or accounts payable. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Method: The payment document does not have a specified payment method, which is required for processing.
  Configuration Issues: The payment method may not be configured correctly in the system or may not be assigned to the relevant company code or payment type.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used may not allow for the specified payment method.
  Master Data Issues: The customer/vendor master data may not have a valid payment method assigned.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payment Document: Review the payment document referenced in the error message to ensure that a payment method is specified. You can do this by navigating to the payment document in the SAP system.
  
  
  Configure Payment Methods:
  
  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 defined for the relevant company code and is active.
  Check if the payment method is assigned to the appropriate payment types (e.g., checks, bank transfers).
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type being used to ensure that it allows the specified payment method.
  You can do this in the configuration settings for document types (Transaction code: OBA7).
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Verify the customer or vendor master data to ensure that a valid payment method is assigned.
  You can check this in the customer/vendor master record (Transaction codes: FD03 for customers, FK03 for vendors).
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Sometimes, specific issues may be addressed in SAP Notes. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might provide additional guidance or patches.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the payment processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBZP: Configuration of payment methods
  F110: Automatic payment transactions
  FBL1N/FBL5N: Vendor/Customer line item display
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payment processing and configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify payment documents and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ARBERP_MAP507 error and implement a solution to resolve it.