How To Fix F0494 - Payment reference &2 is incorrect for Finland

F0494 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 494

• Message text: Payment reference &2 is incorrect for Finland

INCLUDE F0301 OBJECT DOKU ID NA
INCLUDE 'CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0494 - Payment reference &2 is incorrect for Finland ?

  The SAP error message F0494, which states "Payment reference &2 is incorrect for Finland," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing in the Finnish market. This error indicates that the payment reference number provided does not conform to the expected format or requirements set by Finnish regulations or SAP configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Format: The payment reference number may not adhere to the required format for Finnish payments. In Finland, payment references often follow specific structures, such as the use of a certain number of digits or specific characters.
  Missing Information: The payment reference might be incomplete or missing essential components.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in SAP related to payment processing for Finland, such as incorrect settings in the payment method or house bank.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting the payment reference can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Payment Reference Format: