How To Fix CMD_API182 - Customer &1: Default Permitted Payee was deleted for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_API - Customer APIs

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Customer &1: Default Permitted Payee was deleted for company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_API182 - Customer &1: Default Permitted Payee was deleted for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMD_API182 indicates that a default permitted payee for a specific customer has been deleted for a particular company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with customer payments and vendor management.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Payee: The most direct cause of this error is that the default permitted payee for the customer has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to data maintenance activities, such as cleaning up old or inactive records.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the assignment of a new permitted payee.
  Data Migration: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the mapping of permitted payees was not correctly established.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate the Permitted Payee: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code BP for Business Partner) and recreate the default permitted payee for the customer in question.
  Ensure that the payee is correctly assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for permitted payees in the system. Ensure that the necessary settings are in place to allow for the assignment of permitted payees.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to verify that the settings align with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no other related issues in the customer master data or vendor master data that could be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs:
  
  Check the change logs to see when and why the permitted payee was deleted. This can provide insights into whether it was an intentional action or an error.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify permitted payee information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FD32 (Customer Credit Management), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) for managing customer data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to customer master data management and permitted payees for further understanding of the functionality and best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.