How To Fix F3110 - 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: 110

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F3110 - The payment method &1 is still in use in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message F3110 indicates that a specific payment method is still in use in a particular company code, which prevents you from making changes or deletions to that payment method. This error typically arises when you attempt to deactivate or delete a payment method that is currently assigned to open items, payment documents, or other transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The payment method is linked to open invoices, payment documents, or other financial transactions that have not been cleared or processed.
  Configuration Settings: The payment method may be configured in such a way that it is still active in the system for the specified company code.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the payment method in other areas of the system, such as vendor/customer master records or payment program settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F3110 error, you can follow these 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 them before you can deactivate 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 and see if the payment method is still in use.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the payment method in the SAP system. You can access this through SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Outgoing Payments > Manual Outgoing Payments > Define Payment Methods for Company Code.
  
  
  Ensure that the payment method is not marked as active or in use if you intend to deactivate it.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If the payment method is linked to vendor or customer master records, you may need to update those records to remove the association with the payment method.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific guidelines related to your organization's configuration and usage of payment methods.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code:
  
  If you are sure that the payment method is not in use, you can use transaction OBPM1 to check the payment method settings and potentially deactivate it if it is safe to do so.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL5N, F110, and OBPM1 for managing payment methods and reviewing transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the F3110 error message.
  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 F3110 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.