How To Fix BFIBL02590 - Payment medium format &1 is obsolete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 590

• Message text: Payment medium format &1 is obsolete

INCLUDE BFIBL02591 OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02590 - Payment medium format &1 is obsolete ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02590 indicates that the payment medium format specified in your configuration is obsolete. This typically occurs when the payment medium format you are trying to use for processing payments (like SEPA, DTAUS, etc.) is no longer supported or has been replaced by a newer version.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Format: The payment medium format you are using has been marked as obsolete in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: The payment medium format may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Version Updates: The SAP system may have been updated, and the older formats are no longer supported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Medium Format:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) and check the list of available formats.
  Identify if the format you are using is indeed marked as obsolete.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the format is obsolete, you will need to switch to a supported format. This may involve updating your payment medium configuration to use a newer format.
  You can create a new payment medium format or modify an existing one to ensure it meets the current requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or release notes for the specific version you are using to understand which formats are currently supported and recommended.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the new payment medium format works correctly without errors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about which format to use or how to configure it, consider reaching out to SAP support or your SAP consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBPM1: Payment Medium Formats
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to payment medium formats.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on payment medium formats and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message BFIBL02590 and successfully process your payments using a supported payment medium format.