How To Fix BFIBL02606 - Level of detail on payment medium format &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Level of detail on payment medium format &1 is not defined

What causes this issue?

Level of detail for payment medium format &V1& is not defined.

How to fix this error?

Maintain this level of detail.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02606 - Level of detail on payment medium format &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02606 indicates that the level of detail for the payment medium format specified (denoted as &1) is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs when generating payment media, such as electronic bank transfers or checks, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified format.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment medium format has not been properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Format: The specified payment medium format may not exist or may have been incorrectly referenced in the payment run.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully set up or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) and verify that the format specified in the error message is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the level of detail for the payment medium format is set up according to your requirements.
  
  
  
  Define Payment Medium Format:
  
  If the format is missing, you may need to create it. Use transaction OBPM2 to define a new payment medium format or adjust the existing one.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters, such as the bank details and file structure, are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Program Settings:
  
  Check the payment program settings in transaction FBZP (Payment Program Configuration) to ensure that the payment medium format is correctly assigned to the payment method and company code.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport or manually configure the missing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on configuring payment medium formats.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM1: Maintain Payment Medium Formats
  OBPM2: Define Payment Medium Format
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring payment medium formats.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment medium formats and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message BFIBL02606 and successfully generate the payment medium.