How To Fix F0525 - Payments without approval selected; does not conform with TA OBPM5

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 525

• Message text: Payments without approval selected; does not conform with TA OBPM5

What causes this issue?

According to the setting in transaction OBPM5, all payments with FBPM1
require approval (BCM/BRM Bank Communication Management). Table REGUHM
contains open payments with a run ID that is not supported in
transaction OBPM5, however. A change was probably made in transaction
OBPM5 and the REGUHM entries are from before this change.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you deactivate this message in transaction OBA5, you can still
process the payment. It is processed without approval (without BCM),
however, and the file is generated immediately.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0525 - Payments without approval selected; does not conform with TA OBPM5 ?

  The SAP error message F0525 indicates that a payment is being processed without the necessary approval, which does not conform to the settings defined in transaction code OBPM5. This transaction is used to configure the payment approval process in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The payment document is set to require approval based on the configuration in OBPM5.
  The payment is being processed without the required approval, which violates the defined rules for payment processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Approval Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code OBPM5.
  Review the settings for the payment approval process. Ensure that the criteria for requiring approval are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Obtain Approval:
  
  If the payment requires approval, ensure that the necessary approvals are obtained before processing the payment. This may involve routing the payment to the appropriate approver within your organization.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Document:
  
  If the payment should not require approval, you may need to adjust the payment document or the configuration in OBPM5 to allow for payments without approval.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or how to proceed, consult with your SAP administrator or the team responsible for SAP configuration in your organization. They can provide guidance on the approval process and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to process the payment has the appropriate roles and authorizations to either approve payments or process payments that do not require approval.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM5: Configuration for payment approval process.
  F110: Automatic payment transactions.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation related to payment processing and approval workflows for more detailed information on configuring and managing payment approvals.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to payment processing and approval workflows.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F0525 error and ensure that your payment processing aligns with the configured approval requirements in SAP.