How To Fix F0243 - Payment document &: SWIFT check not permitted for currency &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Payment document &: SWIFT check not permitted for currency &.

What causes this issue?

You specified a SWIFT check as payment method for payment document &V1&.
However, the bank cannot issue SWIFT checks in the currency you selected
(&V2&).

System Response

Instead of a check, the system pays with the standard payment method.

How to fix this error?

Check the data medium created.
You can create a new data medium without carrying out payment &V1&. To
do so, specify its payment document number in the program selection
screen as the exception value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0243 - Payment document &: SWIFT check not permitted for currency &. ?

  The SAP error message F0243, which states "Payment document &: SWIFT check not permitted for currency &," typically occurs when there is an issue related to the configuration of SWIFT payments in the SAP system, particularly concerning the currency being used for the payment document.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration: The currency used in the payment document may not be configured to allow SWIFT payments. This can happen if the currency is not set up in the relevant payment methods or if it is not supported for SWIFT transactions.
  Payment Method Settings: The payment method being used may not be configured to support SWIFT for the specific currency.
  Bank Configuration: The bank account associated with the payment may not be set up to handle SWIFT payments for the specified currency.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type or payment type may not be compatible with SWIFT for the currency in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBVCU (or the relevant configuration path) to check the configuration for the currency in question.
  Ensure that the currency is allowed for SWIFT payments.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Settings:
  
  Navigate to FBZP (Payment Program Configuration) and check the settings for the payment method being used.
  Ensure that the payment method is configured to allow SWIFT payments for the specific currency.
  
  
  
  Bank Account Configuration:
  
  Check the bank account settings in FI12 (Bank Master Data) to ensure that the account is set up to handle SWIFT payments for the currency.
  Verify that the bank details are correctly maintained and that the SWIFT code is valid.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Review:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being used is compatible with SWIFT payments for the currency in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for specific configuration steps related to SWIFT payments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  FI12: Bank Master Data
  OBVCU: Configuration for Payment Transactions
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payment to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP FI (Financial Accounting) and payment processing.