How To Fix CMD_API180 - Define Permitted Payee for CoCd &1 of Customer &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_API - Customer APIs

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Define Permitted Payee for CoCd &1 of Customer &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_API180 - Define Permitted Payee for CoCd &1 of Customer &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMD_API180, which states "Define Permitted Payee for CoCd &1 of Customer &2," typically occurs in the context of payment processing or customer master data management. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration for a permitted payee for a specific company code (CoCd) associated with a customer.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined permitted payee for the specified company code and customer in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The permitted payee has not been set up in the system for the specified customer and company code.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the customer master data or payment configuration.
  Recent Changes: Changes in the customer master data or payment settings that have not been properly updated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define a permitted payee for the specified company code and customer. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XD02 (Change Customer) or FD02 (Change Customer - Financial).
  Enter the customer number and the company code.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Payment Transactions Tab:
  
  In the customer master data screen, navigate to the "Payment Transactions" tab.
  
  
  
  Define Permitted Payee:
  
  Look for the section related to permitted payees.
  If there is no entry for the permitted payee, you will need to add one. This typically involves specifying the payee's details, such as name, address, and bank information.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save the changes to the customer master data.
  
  
  
  Check for Additional Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check if there are any additional configurations required in the payment processing settings or if there are any related authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XD01 (Create Customer), XD02 (Change Customer), and XD03 (Display Customer).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing customer master data and payment configurations.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to customer master data.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMD_API180 error and ensure that the permitted payee is correctly defined for the specified customer and company code.