How To Fix FAP_CMP818 - Program name or variant not found for company code &1 and paym. method &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_CMP - Vendor Manual Payment

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Program name or variant not found for company code &1 and paym. method &2

What causes this issue?

The Proces step '30' - Start Payment Media Workbench was configured in
customizing table FAP_C_CMP_CONF for company code &V1&.
However, the customizing table FAP_C_CMP_PROGR is not configured for
company code &V1& and payment method &V2& for processing of payment
media. Program name and/or variant is not configured.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_CMP818 - Program name or variant not found for company code &1 and paym. method &2 ?

  The SAP error message FAP_CMP818 indicates that the system cannot find a specified program name or variant for a given company code and payment method. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or payment processing within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Program/Variant: The specified program or variant does not exist in the system for the given company code and payment method.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the payment method is not properly set up for the company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified program or variant.
  Incorrect Input: The input parameters (company code or payment method) may be incorrect or not matching the existing configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Program/Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 to check if the program exists.
  If the program is missing, you may need to create it or ensure it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for payment methods in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Use transaction code OBPM1 to check the payment method configuration for the specific company code.
  Ensure that the payment method is correctly assigned to the company code and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program or access the variant.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Input Parameters:
  
  Double-check the input parameters being used when the error occurs. Ensure that the company code and payment method are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message FAP_CMP818.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), OBPM1 (Payment Methods in Company Code).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider searching SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.