How To Fix F0486 - DME cannot be generated; change the payment currency

F0486 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 486

• Message text: DME cannot be generated; change the payment currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0486 - DME cannot be generated; change the payment currency ?

  The SAP error message F0486, which states "DME cannot be generated; change the payment currency," typically occurs in the context of the Direct Debit Management (DME) process when there is an issue with the currency settings for a payment. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The payment currency specified in the payment document does not match the currency settings required for DME processing. This can happen if the payment currency is not supported for DME or if it is not configured correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The DME format may not be set up to handle the specified currency. This can occur if the DME configuration is incomplete or incorrect.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may have incorrect currency settings, leading to a mismatch when generating DME files.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Change Payment Currency:
  
  Go to the payment document and check the currency field. Change it