How To Fix F3108 - 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: 108

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

What causes this issue?

You want to delete payment method &V1& in company code &V2&. This is
still being used for bank determination.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the payment method &V1& is no longer being used for bank
determination in company code &V2&. After you have done this, try to
delete the payment method.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F3108 - The payment method &1 is still in use in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message F3108 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 open items, payment documents, or other transactions within the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The payment method is linked to open invoices or payment documents that have not been cleared or processed.
  Configuration Settings: The payment method may be configured in such a way that it cannot be deleted or modified while it is still in use.
  Master Data: The payment method might be assigned to vendor or customer master records that are still active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F3108 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Open Items:
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to check if there are any open items associated with the payment method in question.
  If there are open items, you will need to clear or process them before you can change or delete the payment method.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Documents:
  
  Check if there are any payment documents that have been created using the payment method. You can use transaction F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) to review payment runs.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the vendor and customer master records to see if the payment method is assigned. You can do this using transaction codes XK03 (Display Vendor) or FD03 (Display Customer).
  If the payment method is assigned, you may need to remove it from the master data before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If you are an administrator, check the configuration settings for the payment method in transaction OBPM1 (Payment Methods in Company Code) to ensure that it is not set to be mandatory or restricted in a way that prevents its deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific guidelines related to the payment method in question.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  If you need to deactivate the payment method, you can use transaction OBPM2 (Payment Methods in Company Code) to deactivate it, but ensure that it is not in use before doing so.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL5N, F110, OBPM1, and OBPM2.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the F3108 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify payment methods and related transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the F3108 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.