How To Fix F3104 - The payment method &1 in country &2 is still used in some company codes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F3 - Payment program configuration

• Message number: 104

• Message text: The payment method &1 in country &2 is still used in some company codes

What causes this issue?

The payment method &V1& in country &V2& to be deleted is still used in
at least one company code.
This company code is &V3&.

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?

Before you can delete a payment method for the country you must first
make sure that the payment method is no longer used in any company
code.
Generate a where-used list for payment method &V1& in country &V2& and
check whether the usages of the payment method can be deleted. You can
delete the payment method as long as it is no longer being used by a
company code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F3104 - The payment method &1 in country &2 is still used in some company codes ?

  The SAP error message F3104 indicates that a specific payment method is still in use in some company codes, which prevents it from being deleted or modified. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete or change a payment method that is still assigned to one or more company codes in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Active Payment Method: The payment method you are trying to delete or modify is currently assigned to one or more company codes.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or documents that are still using the payment method.
  Configuration Settings: The payment method might be configured in such a way that it cannot be removed without addressing its usage in the company codes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F3104 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Use transaction code OBPM1 to check the payment method configuration and see which company codes are using the payment method.
  You can also use transaction code FBL1N or FBL5N to check for open items related to vendors or customers that might be using the payment method.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  If the payment method is assigned to company codes, you will need to remove it from those company codes. This can be done in transaction code OBPM1 or OBPM2 (depending on your version of SAP).
  Ensure that there are no open transactions or documents that are using the payment method. If there are, you may need to clear or settle those transactions first.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies or configurations that might be preventing the deletion. This includes checking for any related settings in the financial accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing payment methods to ensure compliance with any specific procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment method to ensure it is functioning as expected and that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM1: Payment method configuration.
  OBPM2: Payment method assignment to company codes.
  FBL1N: Vendor line item display.
  FBL5N: Customer line item display.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to payment methods and error F3104.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment methods and company code configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F3104 error and manage your payment methods effectively in SAP.