How To Fix BNK_GENERAL244 - Error occurred during payment medium creation for payment batch &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BNK_GENERAL - Common messages for Bank communication

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Error occurred during payment medium creation for payment batch &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BNK_GENERAL244 - Error occurred during payment medium creation for payment batch &1. ?

  The SAP error message BNK_GENERAL244 indicates that an error occurred during the creation of a payment medium for a payment batch. This error can arise from various issues related to configuration, data, or system settings. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The payment medium format may not be correctly configured in the system. This includes settings in transaction codes like OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) or OBPM2 (for payment medium formats for specific countries).
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The payment batch may contain incomplete or incorrect data, such as missing bank details, incorrect payment methods, or invalid account information.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create payment media.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the payment medium generation program or issues with the database.
  
  
  Incompatibility with Payment Medium Format: The payment medium format selected may not be compatible with the data being processed.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the payment medium format in the relevant transaction codes (e.g., OBPM1, OBPM2).
  Ensure that the payment medium format is correctly set up for the country and payment method being used.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Batch Data:
  
  Check the payment batch for any missing or incorrect data. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Validate the bank details and ensure that they are accurate and complete.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create payment media. Check the user roles and permissions in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Logs and Messages:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the specific issue.
  Look for any additional error messages that may accompany BNK_GENERAL244.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If possible, try creating a payment medium with a different payment batch or different data to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  OBPM1/OBPM2: Payment Medium Formats
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payment processing and payment medium generation for additional context and guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BNK_GENERAL244 error and implement a suitable solution.