How To Fix B0086 - No payment control data exists for business partner &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 086

• Message text: No payment control data exists for business partner &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0086 - No payment control data exists for business partner & ?

  The SAP error message B0086, which states "No payment control data exists for business partner &," typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a payment or financial transaction for a business partner (vendor or customer) that does not have the necessary payment control data set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Control Data: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner does not have any payment control data defined in the system. This data is essential for processing payments and managing financial transactions.
  Incorrect Business Partner Configuration: The business partner may not be properly configured in the system, leading to missing or incomplete payment information.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing payment control data.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner may be inactive or not properly set up in the relevant company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the B0086 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and search for the relevant business partner.
  Ensure that the business partner is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Payment Control Data:
  
  In the business partner maintenance screen, navigate to the "Payment Transactions" tab.
  Ensure that the necessary payment control data is filled out, including payment terms, payment methods, and any other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the business partner is assigned to the correct company code and that the payment control data is maintained for that specific company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the business partner was created or migrated from another system, verify that all necessary data was transferred correctly. You may need to re-enter or correct the payment control data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for business partner maintenance, FBL1N for vendor line items, and FBL3N for G/L account line items.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit business partner data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B0086 error and ensure that the business partner has the required payment control data for processing transactions.