F0359 - Generate conventional payment media (DME or paper documents)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Generate conventional payment media (DME or paper documents)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0359 - Generate conventional payment media (DME or paper documents) ?

  The SAP error message F0359, which states "Generate conventional payment media (DME or paper documents)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the payment media generation process in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when trying to create payment files or print payment documents.
  Causes of Error F0359
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The payment medium format may not be correctly configured in the system. This includes settings related to the payment method, payment medium workbench, or the specific country settings.
  
  
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters for generating payment media may be missing or incorrectly set in the payment run configuration.
  
  
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method used may not be compatible with the selected payment medium format.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate payment media.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the payment medium program or issues with the printer settings for paper documents.
  
  
  Solutions to Error F0359
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) and ensure that the payment medium format is correctly configured.
  Verify the settings for the payment method in FBZP (Payment Program Configuration) to ensure that the payment method is set up correctly for the intended payment medium.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Run Parameters:
  
  Ensure that all required parameters are filled in the payment run configuration. Check the payment run settings in F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions).
  
  
  
  Verify Payment Method:
  
  Confirm that the payment method being used is compatible with the payment medium format. For example, if you are trying to generate a DME file, ensure that the payment method is set up for DME.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to generate payment media. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing user roles.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any technical errors in the system logs (transaction SLG1) that may provide more details about the failure.
  If you are generating paper documents, ensure that the printer settings are correctly configured and that the printer is operational.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payment media generation for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  OBPM1: Payment Medium Formats
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to payment media generation that may address known issues.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the F0359 error in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.