How To Fix F3071 - Check, bill/exchange or payment request not permitted for payment order

F3071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F3 - Payment program configuration

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Check, bill/exchange or payment request not permitted for payment order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F3071 - Check, bill/exchange or payment request not permitted for payment order ?

  The SAP error message F3071, which states "Check, bill/exchange or payment request not permitted for payment order," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with payment orders, checks, or similar financial instruments.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the payment order may not be configured to allow the processing of checks or bills.
  Payment Method Configuration: The payment method associated with the payment order may not be set up to allow for checks or bills.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the specific type of payment.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the payment order, such as incorrect vendor or customer information.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle the specific transaction type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F3071 error, you can take the following