How To Fix EPIC_PP_SERVICES013 - Payment Release List not active; activate FI-PRL application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_PP_SERVICES - Messages for Payment Processing Services

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Payment Release List not active; activate FI-PRL application

What causes this issue?

You want to use functions for Electronic Payment Integration for China.
This is, however, not possible because these functions depend on
back-end functions from the Payment Release List (PRL), and the PRL has
not been activated in Customizing.

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?

Proceed as follows:
Activate the PRL in the
<DS:SIMG.FPRL_ACTIVATE_DC>Activate Payment Release List</> Customizing
activity.
Ensure that you have entered <LB>EPIC</> in the
<DS:SIMG.FPRLVC_DEFINITION_DC>Define Applications</> Customizing
activity.

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 EPIC_PP_SERVICES013 - Payment Release List not active; activate FI-PRL application ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_PP_SERVICES013 indicates that the Payment Release List functionality is not active in your SAP system. This typically occurs when the Financial Accounting (FI) module's Payment Release List (FI-PRL) application has not been activated or configured properly.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Application: The FI-PRL application is not activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that have not been set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Payment Release List functionality.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the FI-PRL Application:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Payment Transactions -> Activate Payment Release List.
  Ensure that the Payment Release List is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations related to the Payment Release List are completed.
  Review the settings under the Payment Transactions section to ensure that they align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the Payment Release List.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, after making configuration changes, it may be necessary to restart the relevant SAP services or the entire system to ensure that changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring the Payment Release List.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with related transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) and F111 (Payment Proposal) for further context on payment processing in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.