How To Fix CID194 - No payment method delivered

CID194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CID - COPC IDOC Messages

• Message number: 194

• Message text: No payment method delivered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CID194 - No payment method delivered ?

  The SAP error message CID194, which states "No payment method delivered," typically occurs when a payment method is not defined or configured for a specific transaction or document in the SAP system. This can happen in various modules, such as Accounts Payable (AP) or Accounts Receivable (AR), where payment methods are essential for processing payments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Method: The payment method required for the transaction is not defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The payment method may not be properly configured in the relevant customizing settings.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may not have a payment method assigned.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type may not support the payment method being used.
  Company Code Settings: The payment method may not be assigned to the company code in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Payment Method:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for payment methods (e.g., Financial Accounting > Accounts Payable > Payment