How To Fix CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE144 - Payment form &1 is not a valid value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE - Message Class for CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE Development Class

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Payment form &1 is not a valid value

What causes this issue?

You created an entry for flow category &v2& with payment form &v1& in
the payment structure. This payment form is not among the allowed values
for payment form defined in the financing product, however.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid payment form or supplement the valid payment forms in the
financing product accordingly for the multi-value set types.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE144 - Payment form &1 is not a valid value ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE144, which states "Payment form &1 is not a valid value," typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when there is an issue with the payment form being used in a transaction. This error indicates that the payment form specified is not recognized or is not valid in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Payment Form: The payment form specified in the transaction does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The payment form may not be properly set up in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant transaction type or business process.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the payment form field, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Missing Customization: If the payment form is a custom entry, it may not have been properly defined in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payment Form Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the payment form is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the payment form is assigned to the relevant transaction types and business processes.
  
  
  
  Validate Payment Form:
  
  Check the payment form value being used in the transaction. Ensure that it matches the valid entries in the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area (e.g., SPRO) and checking the settings for payment forms.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction data for any typographical errors in the payment form field. Correct any mistakes and try again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on valid payment forms and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or SE11 (to check the database table for payment forms) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the specified payment form.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.