How To Fix F0421 - The combination of payment parameters is not permitted &1 &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 421

• Message text: The combination of payment parameters is not permitted &1 &2 &3 &4

What causes this issue?

The following combination of payment parameters is not permitted for
payment document &V1&:
Translation category &V2(2)&
Invoice currency &V3&
Payment currency &V4&
Hedging contract &V2+2(20)&
Account currency &V2+20(5)&
The following combination of payment parameters <(>&<)>1 <(>&<)>2
<(>&<)>3 <(>&<)>4 is not permitted:
Payment order (or payment document) <(>&<)>1
Concatenation of the fields Translation Category,
Reference Key 3, and House Bank Account Currency, whereby the field
Reference Key 3 is empty <(>&<)>2
Invoice Currency <(>&<)>3
Payment Currency <(>&<)>4
Only the following combinations of payment parameters are permitted for
payments made with the Japanese DME foreign payment format:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Invoice in Japanese Yen and payment in foreign currency
(Translation category "01", invoice currency "JPY", payment currency <(>
<<)>> "JPY", no hedging contract, account currency "JPY")
Invoice and payment in foreign currency
(Translation category "01", invoice currency = payment currency, invoice
currency <(><<)>> "JPY", payment currency <(><<)>> "JPY", no hedging
contract, account currency "JPY")
Invoice and payment in different foreign currencies
(Translation category "01", invoice currency <(><<)>> payment currency,
invoice currency <(><<)>> "JPY", payment currency <(><<)>> "JPY", no
hedging contract, account currency "JPY")
Invoice and payment in foreign currency with hedging contract
(Translation category "02", invoice currency = payment currency, invoice
currency <(><<)>> "JPY", payment currency <(><<)>> "JPY", hedging
contract number, account currency "JPY")
Invoice and payment in foreign currency from a foreign currency account
(Translation category "03", invoice currency = payment currency =
account currency, invoice currency <(><<)>> "JPY", payment currency <(>
<<)>> "JPY", no hedging contract)
Invoice and payment in Japanese Yen
(Translation category "04", invoice currency "JPY", payment currency
"JPY", no hedging contract, account currency "JPY")
Payment splitting and hedging contract numbers are saved in the
<DS:DE.XREF3>Reference Key 3</> field, and alternative payment
currencies are saved in the <LS>Payment Currency</> field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0421 - The combination of payment parameters is not permitted &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message F0421, which states "The combination of payment parameters is not permitted," typically occurs during the payment processing in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the combination of payment parameters that have been set up for a specific transaction or vendor.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Payment Method: The payment method used may not be compatible with the vendor or customer account.
  Payment Terms: The payment terms defined for the vendor or customer may not align with the payment method or other parameters.
  Bank Details: The bank details associated with the vendor or customer may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Payment Run Configuration: The configuration settings for the payment run may not allow the combination of parameters being used.
  Country-Specific Regulations: Certain countries have specific regulations that may restrict certain payment combinations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payment Method: Verify that the payment method assigned to the vendor or customer is valid and allowed for the transaction type.
  Review Payment Terms: Ensure that the payment terms are correctly set up and compatible with the payment method.
  Validate Bank Details: Check the bank details for the vendor or customer to ensure they are complete and accurate.
  Adjust Payment Run Settings: Review the configuration settings for the payment run in the SAP system to ensure that the parameters being used are permitted.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or configuration guides for specific details on payment parameters and their combinations.
  Test with Different Parameters: If possible, try using different combinations of payment parameters to identify which specific combination is causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FBZP (Payment Program Configuration) to review and adjust payment settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the F0421 error in your SAP system.