How To Fix BFIBL02166 - All payment media have already been created for this payment group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 166

• Message text: All payment media have already been created for this payment group

What causes this issue?

Payment media have already been created for the payment group &V1(C)&
you selected. Specifically, the system determined that &V2(C)& payments
are contained in this group, and that &V3(C)& payments have been output
on payment media.

System Response

Processing is terminated

How to fix this error?

You should use the payment medium already created, which you can find
using <DS:TRAN.FDTA>Data Medium Administration</>. Alternatively, you
can deactivate this message, and so enable the creation of duplicates.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE 'CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02166 - All payment media have already been created for this payment group ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02166 indicates that all payment media for a specific payment group have already been created. This typically occurs in the context of payment processing within the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with payment runs.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Run Already Executed: The most common cause of this error is that a payment run has already been executed for the specified payment group, and therefore, no further payment media can be created for that group.
  Incorrect Payment Group: The payment group specified may not have any outstanding items left to process, or it may have been incorrectly specified.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or inconsistencies in the payment processing logic or configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Run Status: Verify if the payment run for the specified payment group has already been executed. You can do this by checking the payment run logs or the payment documents created.
  Review Payment Group: Ensure that you are using the correct payment group and that it has outstanding items that need to be processed.
  Reprocess Payment Group: If you need to create payment media again, you may need to reverse the previous payment run (if applicable) or create a new payment group with the relevant items.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payment processing to ensure that all steps are being followed correctly.
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for payment processing in SAP to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) to manage payment runs and check their status.
  Logs and Reports: Use transaction codes like FBZP (Payment Program Configuration) and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to review payment configurations and outstanding items.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide deeper insights into the issue.