How To Fix CMAC_FEE_CALC704 - Settings for payment method &2 for country &1 are incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMAC_FEE_CALC - Messages for Student Accounting

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Settings for payment method &2 for country &1 are incorrect

System Response

The system has terminated posting.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the payment method settings for country &V1& in Customizing for
<LS>Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable</> in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG._FICABTPY_VC_TFK042Z>Define Payment Methods</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC704 - Settings for payment method &2 for country &1 are incorrect ?

  The SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC704 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration settings for a specific payment method in a particular country. This error typically arises in the context of fee calculation for payment processing, particularly in the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Convergent Invoicing modules.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by incorrect or missing configuration settings for the specified payment method (&2) in the specified country (&1). This could be due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment method may not be properly configured in the system for the specified country.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the payment method may be incorrect, such as invalid fee calculation parameters or missing required fields.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the payment method and country settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in your SAP system.
  Verify that the payment method (&2) is correctly configured for the specified country (&1).
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Fee Calculation Settings:
  
  Check the fee calculation settings associated with the payment method.
  Ensure that the fee calculation rules are defined and active for the payment method in the specified country.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring payment methods and fee calculations.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making any changes, test the payment method to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as there may be bug fixes related to this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to access the relevant settings.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the configuration issues leading to the CMAC_FEE_CALC704 error message.