How To Fix F3113 - 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: 113

• 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 F3113 - The payment method &1 is still in use in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message F3113 indicates that a specific payment method is still in use in a particular company code, which prevents you from making changes or deleting that payment method. This error typically arises when you attempt to deactivate or delete a payment method that is currently assigned to open items, vendor accounts, or customer accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Active Assignments: The payment method is still assigned to open invoices or transactions in the specified company code.
  Configuration Settings: The payment method may be configured in such a way that it cannot be deactivated while it is in use.
  Master Data: The payment method is linked to vendor or customer master records that are still active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F3113 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Open Items:
  
  Use transaction code FBL1N (for vendors) or FBL5N (for customers) 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 or change the payment method for those items.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor and customer master records to see if the payment method is assigned. You can do this using transaction codes XK03 (for vendors) or FD03 (for customers).
  If the payment method is assigned, consider changing it to another method or removing it if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Change Payment Method Configuration:
  
  If you need to deactivate the payment method, ensure that it is not assigned to any active transactions or master data.
  You can check the configuration settings in the payment method configuration (transaction code OBPM1 for payment methods in the company code).
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to identify the cause or resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who can help analyze the situation further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  XK03: Display Vendor
  FD03: Display Customer
  OBPM1: Payment Method Configuration
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payment methods and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payment methods and error F3113.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.