How To Fix BFIBL02203 - No payment media were created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 203

• Message text: No payment media were created

What causes this issue?

No payment medium was created in accordance with your selections. No
forms or lists were created either.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you require output of payment media, forms, or lists you should
select the relevant fields on the selection screen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02203 - No payment media were created ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02203 indicates that no payment media were created during the payment run process. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Payment Method Configuration: The payment method may not be correctly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant vendor or customer.
  
  
  Missing Payment Medium Format: The payment medium format may not be set up for the payment method being used, or it may not be assigned to the company code.
  
  
  No Open Items: There may be no open items for the selected vendors or customers, meaning there are no payments to process.
  
  
  Payment Run Parameters: The parameters set for the payment run may not include the necessary criteria to select items for payment.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the payment run may not have the necessary authorizations to create payment media.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues or bugs in the system that prevent the creation of payment media.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in the SAP system (Transaction code: OBPM1).
  Ensure that the payment method is correctly configured and assigned to the relevant company code and vendor/customer.
  
  
  
  Verify Payment Medium Format:
  
  Check if the payment medium format is defined for the payment method (Transaction code: OBPM2).
  Ensure that the format is correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Open Items:
  
  Use transaction code FBL1N (for vendors) or FBL5N (for customers) to check if there are any open items available for payment.
  If there are no open items, you will need to create them before running the payment program.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Run Parameters:
  
  Review the parameters set in the payment run (Transaction code: F110).
  Ensure that the selection criteria are correctly defined to include the items you want to pay.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the payment run and create payment media.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to the payment media creation process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  OBPM1: Payment Method Configuration
  OBPM2: Payment Medium Format Configuration
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring payment methods and payment media formats.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error message BFIBL02203 and implement the appropriate solution.