How To Fix BFIBL02160 - Too many payment mediums created for this payment group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Too many payment mediums created for this payment group

What causes this issue?

Too many payment media exist for payment group &V1(C)&. There is a
danger that payment or debit memo orders could be executed several
times.
The system has determined that the number of orders generated by the
payment program &V2(C)& amounts to the number of orders processed by
the payment medium program in this run &V3(C)&.

System Response

Information.

How to fix this error?

You must ensure organizationally that the orders are not carried out
several times. Alternatively, you can prevent the creation of
duplicates by the <DS:NA.BFIBL02166>configurable message 166</>
(message class BFIBL02).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02160 - Too many payment mediums created for this payment group ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02160 indicates that there are too many payment mediums created for a specific payment group. This typically occurs in the context of payment processing, particularly when using the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module for handling payments.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Exceeding Limit: There is a predefined limit on the number of payment mediums that can be created for a payment group. If this limit is exceeded, the system will throw this error.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for payment medium formats or payment groups may not be set correctly, leading to the creation of excessive payment mediums.
  Batch Processing: If you are processing a large number of payments in a batch, it may inadvertently create more payment mediums than allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Medium Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment mediums in SAP (Transaction code: OBPM1 or FBZP).
  Review the settings for the payment medium format and ensure that the limits are set appropriately.
  
  
  
  Reduce Payment Medium Creation:
  
  If you are processing a large number of payments, consider splitting the payment run into smaller batches to avoid exceeding the limit.
  
  
  
  Delete Unused Payment Mediums:
  
  If there are payment mediums that are no longer needed, you can delete them to free up space for new ones.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Group Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the payment group in question to ensure that it is configured correctly and that it aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBZP (Payment Program Configuration) and OBPM1 (Payment Medium Workbench).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payment processing and payment medium formats for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message BFIBL02160 and continue with your payment processing tasks in SAP.