How To Fix F3106 - The payment method &1 is still in use in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F3 - Payment program configuration

• Message number: 106

• Message text: The payment method &1 is still in use in company code &2

What causes this issue?

You want to delete the payment method &V1& for company code &V2&. This
payment method is still used during bank determination (ranking order).

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the payment method &V1& is no longer used in company code
&V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F3106 - The payment method &1 is still in use in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message F3106 indicates that a specific payment method (denoted by &1) is still in use in a particular company code (denoted by &2). This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or change a payment method that is currently assigned to existing transactions or configurations within the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The payment method is linked to open or pending transactions, such as invoices, payments, or other financial documents.
  Configuration Settings: The payment method may be configured in various settings (e.g., payment program, vendor/customer master data) that are still active.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the payment method in other areas of the system, such as payment terms or bank accounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F3106 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check if there are any open transactions that are using the payment method. You can do this by reviewing the relevant documents in the system (e.g., invoices, payment requests).
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to find any outstanding items.
  
  
  
  Remove or Change Usage:
  
  If you find transactions using the payment method, you may need to clear or change them to another payment method before you can delete or modify the original one.
  Update any vendor or customer master records that reference the payment method.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the payment method in the payment program (transaction code FBZP) and ensure it is not assigned to any active payment runs.
  Check if the payment method is linked to any payment terms or bank accounts that are still in use.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Payment Method:
  
  If you are sure that the payment method is no longer needed, you can deactivate it instead of deleting it. This can often be done in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBZP (Payment Program Configuration), OBPM1 (Define Payment Methods for Company Code), and OBPM2 (Define Payment Methods for Payment Transactions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the F3106 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment methods and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.