How To Fix CID017 - No payment method specified for & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CID - COPC IDOC Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No payment method specified for & & &

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You must specify incoming or outgoing payment data for the specified
account type in the <DS:SIMG.COPC_V_ACCTYP>Define Cash Account Types
</> Customizing activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CID017 - No payment method specified for & & & ?

  The SAP error message CID017 "No payment method specified for & & &" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when processing payments or invoices. This error indicates that the system cannot find a specified payment method for the transaction being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Method: The most common cause is that the payment method has not been defined for the customer/vendor in the master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment method may not be configured correctly in the payment program settings.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not support the payment method being used.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the payment method field is left blank or incorrectly filled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer or vendor master data and ensure that a valid payment method is specified.
  You can check this in transaction codes like FD03 (for customers) or FK03 (for vendors).
  
  
  
  Configure Payment Methods:
  
  Ensure that the payment methods are properly configured in the system. This can be done in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable > Payment Methods.
  Verify that the payment method is assigned to the relevant company code and payment program.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Program Settings:
  
  Check the payment program configuration (transaction code FBZP) to ensure that the payment method is included in the payment run settings.
  Make sure that the payment method is active and applicable for the transaction type you are processing.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  If you are entering data manually, double-check that the payment method field is filled out correctly and is not left blank.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FD03, FK03, FBZP, and F110 (for automatic payment runs).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify payment methods in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CID017 error and successfully process your payment transactions.