How To Fix B0291 - Payment details with &4, currency &3 do not exist in partner &1, CoCd &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Payment details with &4, currency &3 do not exist in partner &1, CoCd &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0291 - Payment details with &4, currency &3 do not exist in partner &1, CoCd &2 ?

  The SAP error message B0291 indicates that there is an issue with payment details for a specific business partner in a particular company code. The message typically means that the system cannot find the payment details for the specified partner and currency combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Details: The payment details for the specified business partner (vendor or customer) in the given company code and currency do not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the payment terms or payment methods that are not set up correctly for the partner.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction that is causing the system to look for non-existent payment details.
  Inactive or Deleted Records: The payment details might have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Details: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., vendor or customer master data) and verify if the payment details exist for the specified partner, company code, and currency.
  
  Use transaction codes like FK03 (Display Vendor) or FD03 (Display Customer) to check the payment information.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Payment Details: If the payment details are missing, you may need to create them.
  
  Use transaction codes like FK01 (Create Vendor) or FD01 (Create Customer) to add the necessary payment details.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for payment terms and methods in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Use transaction code OBB8 to check payment terms and OBPM1 for payment methods.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required payment details, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing vendor and customer data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or edit payment details for the specified partner.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Financial Accounting module.