How To Fix BUP_CARD016 - You have not selected a payment card as the standard

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You have not selected a payment card as the standard

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_CARD016 - You have not selected a payment card as the standard ?

  The SAP error message BUP_CARD016 indicates that a payment card has not been set as the standard payment card in the system. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to process a transaction that requires a default payment card, but none has been designated as the standard card.
  Cause:
  
  No Standard Payment Card Set: The user has not selected a payment card as the standard in their user profile or in the relevant business partner data.
  Multiple Payment Cards: If multiple payment cards are available for a business partner, one must be marked as the standard card for transactions to proceed.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have the necessary settings to designate a standard payment card.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BUP_CARD016 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Business Partner Data:
  
  Navigate to the Business Partner (BP) transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction code BP).
  Find the relevant business partner for whom you want to set the standard payment card.
  
  
  
  Edit Payment Card Information:
  
  Go to the "Payment Cards" section of the business partner data.
  If there are multiple payment cards listed, select the card you want to set as the standard.
  
  
  
  Set as Standard:
  
  Look for an option or checkbox that allows you to set the selected payment card as the standard. This may be labeled as "Set as Standard" or similar.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary permissions to set a standard payment card.
  If you do not have the required permissions, contact your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After setting the standard payment card, try to perform the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to manage payment cards.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing business partner data and payment cards.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to payment card management.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.