How To Fix F0240 - Only values "BEN" or "OUR" permitted

F0240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Only values "BEN" or "OUR" permitted

What causes this issue?

You have selected TFB format.

System Response

For type of cost assignment, only the following values:
- BEN : Costs to be paid by the supplier
- OUR : Costs to be paid by the purchaser
are allowed.

How to fix this error?

Please change the parameter value.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0240 - Only values "BEN" or "OUR" permitted ?

  The SAP error message F0240, which states "Only values 'BEN' or 'OUR' permitted," typically occurs in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with bank transfers or international payments. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific value for the payment type or charge type, and it only accepts "BEN" (beneficiary pays all charges) or "OUR" (originator pays all charges).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Charge Type: The error is usually triggered when an invalid value is entered for the charge type in the payment transaction. The system is designed to only accept "BEN" or "OUR" as valid inputs.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payment processing module that restrict the acceptable values for charge types.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered a different value or left the field blank.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Charge Type Field: Ensure that the charge type field in the payment transaction is set to either "BEN"