How To Fix BFIBL02217 - No format entered for this payment method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 217

• Message text: No format entered for this payment method

What causes this issue?

You tried to navigate in <DS:DE.PREFTYP_FPM>Note to payee</>
maintenance. The payment method you selected does not use the
<DS:RE.SAPFPAYM>generic payment medium program</>.

How to fix this error?

Enter the <DS:DE.FORMI_FPM>Payment medium format</> in the
specifications for the country payment method.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02217 - No format entered for this payment method ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02217 indicates that there is no format specified for a particular payment method in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to process a payment or execute a payment run, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified payment method.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment method you are trying to use has not been configured properly in the system. This includes not having a format defined for the payment method.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method being used may not be valid for the transaction or may not be set up for the specific company code or payment type.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings for the payment method across different configurations (e.g., company code, payment type).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment methods in company code) or FBZP (for payment program configuration).
  Verify that the payment method in question is correctly configured for the relevant company code.
  Ensure that a format is assigned to the payment method. This could be a specific file format for electronic payments (like SEPA, DTAUS, etc.).
  
  
  
  Assign Format:
  
  If no format is assigned, you will need to create or assign a format for the payment method. This can be done in the configuration settings where you define the payment method.
  Make sure to check the settings for the payment medium format under the payment method configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Program Settings:
  
  Check the payment program settings to ensure that the payment method is included in the payment run configuration.
  Ensure that the payment method is valid for the type of payment you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test payment run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  OBPM1: Payment Methods in Company Code
  OBPM2: Payment Methods for Payment Medium
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment method configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message BFIBL02217 and successfully process your payments.