How To Fix BFIBL02280 - Payment %1 not made, payment recipient account number is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Payment %1 not made, payment recipient account number is missing

What causes this issue?

The account number for the payment recipient is missing in the payment
data for payment document &V1&.

System Response

Payment cannot be made, as the payment recipient account number is a
mandatory field in format &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Reverse payment document &V1&, correct the settings for the payment
method as described below, and pay the open items in the next payment
run.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the <DS:TRAN.FBZP>settings</> for payment method &V2&. Among the
required entries in the master record you need to select
<DS:DE.XBKKT>Bank Details</>. In addition, <DS:DE.XACCNO_042Z>Account
Number Required</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02280 - Payment %1 not made, payment recipient account number is missing ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02280 indicates that a payment could not be processed because the payment recipient's account number is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as when processing payments or creating payment proposals in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Information: The most common cause of this error is that the payment recipient's account number has not been specified in the payment document or is missing from the vendor/customer master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payment method or the payment program settings that do not allow for the proper retrieval of account information.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to missing or incorrect account numbers in the payment documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Document: Review the payment document to ensure that the payment recipient's account number is correctly entered. If it is missing, you will need to add it.
  Vendor/Customer Master Data: Verify the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the account number is correctly maintained. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for vendors, XD03 for customers) and checking the account details.
  Payment Method Configuration: Check the configuration of the payment method being used. Ensure that it is set up correctly to retrieve the necessary account information.
  Review Payment Proposal: If you are using a payment proposal, ensure that all relevant data is correctly populated before executing the payment run.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the payment process and any related configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user executing the payment has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the payment recipient's account information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.