How To Fix BFIBL02591 - Payment medium format &1 is obsolete and was replaced by format &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 591

• Message text: Payment medium format &1 is obsolete and was replaced by format &2

What causes this issue?

SAP has marked payment medium format &V1& as obsolete. For this reason,
you must no longer use it to create payment media.

Instead, use the format &V2&.
ENDIF

System Response

Obsolete payment medium formats are no longer offered in the input help
and can no longer be configured. However, such formats can still be
used.

How to fix this error?

SAP no longer further develops payment medium formats flagged as
obsolete. Although use is still possible, no support is provided by SAP
Support.
For information about the lifecycle of the payment medium formats, see
this <DS:TRAN.OBPM1SA>overview</>.
Using the <DS:TRAN.OBPM1S_LIST>where-used list</> for obsolete formats,
you can view a list of payment methods to which you have still assigned
these formats.

Procedure for System Administrators

If you still want to see obsolete payment medium formats in the input
help and maintain them in the configuration, you need to set the
parameter F_SHOW_OBSOLETE_TFPM to X in the <DS:TRAN.SU3>user master
record</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02591 - Payment medium format &1 is obsolete and was replaced by format &2 ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02591 indicates that the payment medium format you are trying to use is obsolete and has been replaced by a newer format. This typically occurs in the context of electronic payments, where SAP has updated its supported formats to comply with new standards or regulations.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Format: The payment medium format you are using (indicated as &1 in the error message) is no longer supported by SAP.
  System Update: The SAP system may have been updated, and the older formats were deprecated in favor of newer ones (indicated as &2).
  Configuration Issues: The payment medium format may not have been updated in your configuration settings, leading to the use of an outdated format.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the New Format: Check the error message for the new format (indicated as &2) that has replaced the obsolete one. This will guide you on what format to use moving forward.
  Update Payment Medium Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) or FBZP (for payment program configuration).
  Locate the payment medium format settings and update them to use the new format.
  
  
  Adjust Payment Program Settings: If you are using a payment program (like F110), ensure that the payment medium format is set to the new format in the program settings.
  Test the Configuration: After making the changes, run a test payment to ensure that the new format is working correctly without errors.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or release notes for any specific changes related to payment formats in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Version-Specific Changes: Be aware that different versions of SAP may have different supported formats, so ensure that you are referencing the correct documentation for your version.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BFIBL02591 error and successfully process your payments using the updated format.