How To Fix BFIBL02220 - No payment medium log exists for this run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 220

• Message text: No payment medium log exists for this run

What causes this issue?

You tried to view the log for payment medium creation for this payment
run. Unfortunately, this is not available.
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It is possible that no payment media have yet been created.
No extended log is created unless the new <DS:RE.SAPFPAYM>Payment
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02220 - No payment medium log exists for this run ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02220 indicates that there is no payment medium log available for the specified payment run. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process or display a payment medium file (like a bank transfer file) that has not been generated or logged correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Payment Run Not Executed: The payment run may not have been executed successfully, or it may not have been executed at all.
  Log Deletion: The payment medium log may have been deleted or not saved due to system settings or user actions.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters used to generate the payment medium may have been incorrect, leading to the absence of a log.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues in the system that prevent the creation of the payment medium log.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payment Run Execution:
  
  Verify that the payment run was executed successfully. You can do this by checking the payment run logs in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the transaction code F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) and check the status of the payment run.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Payment Run:
  
  If the payment run was not executed, you can re-run it. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set before executing the payment run.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Medium Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the payment medium in the SAP system. Ensure that the payment medium format is correctly set up and that all necessary details are provided.
  
  
  
  Check for Logs:
  
  If the payment run was executed but the log is missing, check if there are any system settings or user actions that might have led to the deletion of logs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  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 F110 (for payment runs) and FBPM (for payment medium management).
  Payment Medium Formats: Understand the different payment medium formats supported by SAP (e.g., SEPA, DTAUS) and ensure that the correct format is being used.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to execute payment runs and access payment medium logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.