How To Fix BFIBL02261 - Creation of payment medium completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Creation of payment medium completed

What causes this issue?

Execution of the payment medium creation report has ended. No payments
were ignored.

How to fix this error?

You can find more detailed information by checking the error log,
(assuming that there is one).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02261 - Creation of payment medium completed ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02261 indicates that the creation of a payment medium has been completed, but it may also imply that there are issues or warnings related to the payment medium generation process. This message is typically associated with the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the context of payment processing.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the payment medium format or in the payment method settings.
  Data Issues: Missing or incorrect data in the vendor/customer master records or in the payment proposal.
  Payment Medium Format: The format specified for the payment medium may not be compatible with the requirements of the bank or the payment method.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process payment mediums.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the payment medium format in transaction code OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) and FBZP (for payment methods).
  Ensure that the payment method is correctly assigned to the company code and that the payment medium format is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Proposal:
  
  Check the payment proposal for any errors or warnings. You can do this in transaction F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions).
  Ensure that all necessary data is filled in correctly, including vendor/customer details and payment amounts.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Review the vendor or customer master data to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and process payment mediums. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Test Payment Medium Generation:
  
  Try to regenerate the payment medium after making the necessary corrections. Monitor the logs for any new error messages or warnings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the payment medium format you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  OBPM1: Payment Medium Formats
  FBZP: Payment Methods in Company Code
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to payment medium processing.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues related to the BFIBL02261 error message.