How To Fix BNK_GENERAL243 - Payment medium was created for payment batch &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BNK_GENERAL - Common messages for Bank communication

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Payment medium was created for payment batch &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BNK_GENERAL243 - Payment medium was created for payment batch &1. ?

  The SAP error message BNK_GENERAL243 indicates that a payment medium has already been created for a specific payment batch. This typically occurs in the context of payment processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with payment runs and the generation of payment media (like files for bank transfers).
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create a payment medium for a payment batch that has already had a payment medium generated. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to execute the payment medium creation process multiple times for the same payment batch.
  There was an interruption or error in the previous payment medium creation process, but the system still registered that a payment medium was created.
  The payment batch is locked or in a state that does not allow for the creation of a new payment medium.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Batch Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) and check the status of the payment batch in question. Ensure that it is not locked or already processed.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Medium:
  
  Verify if a payment medium has indeed been created for the payment batch. You can do this by checking the payment medium logs or using transaction codes like FBPM (Payment Medium Workbench) to see if the medium exists.
  
  
  
  Delete or Reset Payment Medium:
  
  If you find that a payment medium was created but needs to be reprocessed, you may need to delete the existing payment medium. This can usually be done in the payment medium workbench or by using specific transaction codes depending on your configuration.
  
  
  
  Re-run Payment Medium Creation:
  
  After ensuring that the previous payment medium is deleted or reset, you can attempt to create the payment medium again for the same payment batch.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance. They may have specific procedures or configurations that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (for payment runs), FBPM (for payment medium processing), and FBL1N (for vendor line items) to help troubleshoot.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to payment medium processing that might address this error.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or delete payment media, as restrictions can also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BNK_GENERAL243 error and successfully create the payment medium for your payment batch.