How To Fix F3122 - Paying company code &1 is still used (payment methods)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F3 - Payment program configuration

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Paying company code &1 is still used (payment methods)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F3122 - Paying company code &1 is still used (payment methods) ?

  The SAP error message F3122 indicates that a specific paying company code is still in use for payment methods, which prevents certain actions from being completed, such as deleting or modifying the payment method configuration for that company code.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The payment method is still assigned to one or more payment runs or is actively being used in the system.
  There are existing configurations or settings that reference the paying company code in question.
  The payment method is linked to open items or transactions that have not been cleared.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F3122 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Assignments:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in SAP (Transaction code: OBPM1 or OBPM2).
  Verify if the payment method is still assigned to the paying company code. If it is, you may need to remove the assignment if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Review Open Items:
  
  Check if there are any open items or transactions that are using the payment method. You can do this by running reports or using transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display).
  If there are open items, you may need to clear them or change the payment method used for those items.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Runs:
  
  Ensure that there are no pending payment runs that are utilizing the payment method for the company code. You can check this in the payment run logs or by reviewing the payment program settings.
  
  
  
  Modify Payment Method Configuration:
  
  If you need to change or delete the payment method, ensure that it is not being used in any active configurations. If necessary, you may need to deactivate the payment method temporarily.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to payment methods and company codes to ensure compliance with your organization's financial processes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or customizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBPM1 (Define Payment Methods for Company Code), OBPM2 (Change Payment Methods for Company Code), and FBL1N/FBL5N for line item displays.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to payment methods and company codes that might provide additional insights or solutions.
  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 identify the cause of the F3122 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.