How To Fix F0443 - Accompanying sheet: Payment method & not defined

F0443 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 443

• Message text: Accompanying sheet: Payment method & not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0443 - Accompanying sheet: Payment method & not defined ?

  The SAP error message F0443, which states "Accompanying sheet: Payment method & not defined," typically occurs when there is an issue with the payment method configuration in the system. This error is often encountered during the processing of payment documents, particularly when generating payment runs or creating payment proposals.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Payment Method: The payment method specified in the payment document or configuration is not defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The payment method may not be properly configured in the relevant company code or payment program settings.
  Incorrect Payment Method Assignment: The payment method may not be assigned to the vendor or customer master data.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the payment method in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Outgoing Payments > Automatic Outgoing Payments