How To Fix BUP_CARD004 - Data for creating payment cards for the BP is not valid

BUP_CARD004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUP_CARD - BP: Messages for Payment Card Segment

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Data for creating payment cards for the BP is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_CARD004 - Data for creating payment cards for the BP is not valid ?

  The SAP error message BUP_CARD004 indicates that there is an issue with the data required to create payment cards for a Business Partner (BP). This error typically arises when the information provided for the payment card is incomplete, incorrect, or does not meet the required validation criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Data: Required fields for the payment card, such as card number, expiration date, or card type, may be missing.
  Invalid Data: The data entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., an invalid card number or expiration date).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to payment cards in the SAP system.
  Business Partner Status: The Business Partner may not be in a valid status to have payment cards assigned (e.g., inactive or blocked).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or modify payment card data for the Business Partner.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields