How To Fix BFIBL02604 - Format parameters for payment medium format &1 are not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Format parameters for payment medium format &1 are not defined

What causes this issue?

The format parameter structure for payment medium format &V1& is not
defined.

How to fix this error?

Maintain this structure for format parameters if it is required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02604 - Format parameters for payment medium format &1 are not defined ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02604 indicates that the format parameters for a specified payment medium format are not defined in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to generate a payment medium (like a bank transfer file) and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified format.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment medium format you are trying to use has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Format Specification: The format specified in the payment run or payment medium generation does not match any of the formats defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (or FBZP for payment program configuration) to check the payment medium formats.
  Ensure that the format you are trying to use is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Format Parameters:
  
  If the format is missing, you will need to create it. You can do this in the same transaction (OBPM1) by defining the necessary parameters for the payment medium format.
  Make sure to specify all required fields, such as the format name, file structure, and any other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Program Settings:
  
  Check the payment program settings to ensure that the correct format is assigned to the payment method you are using.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure payment medium formats.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM1: Payment Medium Formats
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  OBPM3: Payment Medium Format for Bank Transfer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring payment medium formats.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify payment medium configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message BFIBL02604 and successfully generate the payment medium.