How To Fix BFIBL02260 - Payments were left out during payment medium creation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Payments were left out during payment medium creation

What causes this issue?

During payment medium creation for the current run, several payments
were ignored. Out of a total of &V2(C)& payments, &V1(C)& payments
contained errors and could therefore not processed.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02260 - Payments were left out during payment medium creation ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02260 indicates that certain payments were excluded during the creation of a payment medium. This typically occurs in the context of payment processing in SAP, particularly when generating payment files for bank transfers or other payment methods.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Payment Data: The payments may not have all the required information filled out, such as bank details or payment amounts.
  Payment Block: The payments could be blocked due to various reasons, such as credit limits, payment terms, or other business rules.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for generating the payment medium may not include all relevant payments.
  Payment Method Configuration: The payment method may not be correctly configured to include certain types of payments.
  Posting Date Issues: Payments that are not due or have a posting date in the future may be excluded.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues or bugs in the SAP system that prevent certain payments from being included.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payment Data: Review the payment documents to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. Look for missing bank details or amounts.
  Review Payment Blocks: Check if the payments are blocked for any reason. You can do this by reviewing the payment document status in the SAP system.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: When creating the payment medium, ensure that the selection criteria encompass all relevant payments. You may need to adjust the parameters used in the payment run.
  Verify Payment Method Configuration: Ensure that the payment method settings are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the payment medium format and associated settings.
  Check Posting Dates: Ensure that the posting dates of the payments are appropriate and that they are not in the future or incorrectly set.
  Run Payment Program Again: After making the necessary adjustments, try running the payment program again to see if the issue is resolved.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message or related issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) to manage payment runs and review payment documents.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces for the payment run to identify any specific issues or warnings that may provide more context on the error.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a technical issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to ensure that all relevant payments are included in the payment medium creation process.