How To Fix F0457 - Program &: inadmissible document type & in text key for payment method &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Program &: inadmissible document type & in text key for payment method &

What causes this issue?

There is an invalid document type defined in the text key for payment
method &V3&. It was not possible to enter all the required data into
sales record 1. For a list of permissible document types, refer to the
documentation for program RFFOAT_U.
<DS:TRAN.SE38>Proceed</>

System Response

There are inconsistencies in the data medium generated.

How to fix this error?

Correct the data and then rerun the payment medium program.
<DS:TRAN.FBZP>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0457 - Program &: inadmissible document type & in text key for payment method & ?

  The SAP error message F0457 indicates that there is an issue with the document type associated with a payment method in the system. This error typically arises when the system encounters an inadmissible or invalid document type for a specified payment method during processing.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type specified in the configuration for the payment method is not valid or not allowed for the transaction being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the payment method settings or document type settings in the SAP system.
  Missing Entries: The necessary entries for the document type and payment method may be missing in the configuration tables.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the payment method and document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Define Payment Methods for Company Code.
  Ensure that the document type assigned to the payment method is valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document type settings in the system (Transaction code: OBA7).
  Ensure that the document type is allowed for the payment method you are using.
  
  
  
  Validate Payment Method:
  
  Ensure that the payment method is correctly set up for the relevant company code and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Verify that all necessary entries for the payment method and document type are present in the relevant configuration tables.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Document Types:
  
  If possible, try using a different document type to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is specific to a particular document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any additional insights or specific configurations related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), OBA7 (for document types), and FB60/FB70 (for invoice entry) to troubleshoot further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform transactions with the specified payment method and document type.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.