How To Fix BFIBL02163 - System error: Could not close payment medium job &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 163

• Message text: System error: Could not close payment medium job &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02163 - System error: Could not close payment medium job &1 ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02163 indicates that there was a system error when trying to close a payment medium job. This error typically occurs in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with payment medium formats (like SEPA, DTAUS, etc.) in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Causes:
  
  Job Processing Issues: The payment medium job may not have been processed correctly due to system issues or interruptions.
  Database Locking: There might be database locks preventing the job from being closed.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings for the payment medium format or job parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to close the job.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues in the SAP system, such as problems with the job scheduler or background processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the payment medium job. Look for any errors or issues in the job log.
  Release Locks: If there are database locks, you may need to release them. You can use transaction SM12 to check for and delete any locks related to the job.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the payment medium format and job parameters are correctly configured. Check the settings in transaction FBZP (for payment program configuration).
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute and close payment medium jobs.
  Re-run the Job: If the job failed, try to re-run it. You can do this from the same transaction where you created the job.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors that might provide more context on the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a technical issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payment medium formats and job processing for any specific notes or guidelines.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message or provide patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message BFIBL02163.