How To Fix EDEREG_INV802 - Payment method &1 not an outgoing pymt method in aggr. contract accnt &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG_INV - Error Messages for Payment Management in a Deregulated Env.

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Payment method &1 not an outgoing pymt method in aggr. contract accnt &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_INV802 - Payment method &1 not an outgoing pymt method in aggr. contract accnt &2 ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV802 indicates that there is an issue with the payment method specified for an outgoing payment in the context of an aggregated contract account. This error typically arises in the context of billing or invoicing processes, particularly when dealing with contract accounts in SAP Convergent Charging or similar modules.
  Cause:
  The error message "Payment method &1 not an outgoing pymt method in aggr. contract accnt &2" suggests that the payment method you are trying to use (denoted by &1) is not configured as an outgoing payment method for the specified aggregated contract account (denoted by &2). This can occur due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment method may not be set up correctly in the system for the specific contract account.
  Missing Payment Method: The payment method may not be defined as an outgoing payment method in the configuration settings.
  Contract Account Settings: The aggregated contract account may have restrictions or specific settings that do not allow the use of the specified payment method.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in SAP (Transaction code: OBBP or similar).
  Verify that the payment method you are trying to use is defined and configured correctly for outgoing payments.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Account Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the aggregated contract account (Transaction code: FP02 or similar).
  Ensure that the payment method is allowed for outgoing payments in the context of this contract account.
  
  
  
  Update Payment Method:
  
  If the payment method is not configured as an outgoing payment method, you may need to add it to the list of allowed payment methods for the contract account.
  Alternatively, you can change the payment method in the transaction to one that is configured as an outgoing payment method.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to payment methods and contract accounts for additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBBP (Payment Methods), FP02 (Change Contract Account), and others that may be useful for configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment methods and contract account settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EDEREG_INV802 error in your SAP system.