How To Fix /DSD/HH196 - You have to define at least one payment type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/HH -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: You have to define at least one payment type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/HH196 - You have to define at least one payment type ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/HH196: You have to define at least one payment type typically occurs in the context of the SAP Direct Store Delivery (DSD) module. This error indicates that the system requires at least one payment type to be defined for the transaction you are trying to execute, such as processing an order or a delivery.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Type Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that no payment types have been defined in the system for the relevant sales area or customer.
  Incorrect Master Data: The customer master data may not have the necessary payment type information.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to payment types in the DSD module.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Payment Types:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics -> Sales and Distribution -> Master Data -> Customer -> Payment Transactions