How To Fix BFIBL02159 - No Payment Media Created in Format &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 159

• Message text: No Payment Media Created in Format &1

What causes this issue?

No payment groups were found for proposal run &V1&, &V2&, hence no
payment medium was created.
ELSE
No payment groups were found for payment run &V1&, &V2&, hence no
payment medium was created.
ELSE
No payment media could be created for proposal run &V3& and payment
group &V1& because no selection variants were found for the format &V2&
.
Maintain <DS:TRAN.OBPM4>selection variants for format &V2&</>.
ELSE
No payment media could be created for the payment run &V3& and the
payment group &V1& because no selection variants were found for format
&V2&.
Maintain <DS:TRAN.OBPM4>selection variants for format &V2&</>.
ELSE
No payment media were created for format &V1& for payment group &V2(C)&
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02159 - No Payment Media Created in Format &1 ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02159, which states "No Payment Media Created in Format &1," typically occurs in the context of payment processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system was unable to generate payment media in the specified format (denoted by &1) for the payment run you are attempting to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Payment Medium Format: The specified payment medium format may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The payment medium format may not be set up in the payment method configuration.
  No Data to Process: There may be no valid payment documents available for the specified payment run.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create payment media.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or bugs in the system that prevent the generation of payment media.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payment Medium Format Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment media (Transaction code: OBPM1 or similar).
  Ensure that the payment medium format specified in the error message is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Payment Method Settings:
  
  Check the payment method settings in the configuration (Transaction code: FBZP).
  Ensure that the payment method you are using is linked to the correct payment medium format.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Run Data:
  
  Ensure that there are valid payment documents available for the payment run.
  Check if the payment run was executed correctly and if there are any errors in the payment documents.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to create payment media.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches/updates.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the payment run process to identify any underlying issues in the code or configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBZP (Payment Program Configuration), OBPM1 (Payment Medium Workbench), and F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payment processing and payment medium formats for additional insights.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.