FAP_CMP820 - No payment method found for vendor &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_CMP - Vendor Manual Payment

• Message number: 820

• Message text: No payment method found for vendor &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_CMP820 - No payment method found for vendor & ?

  The SAP error message FAP_CMP820: No payment method found for vendor & typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid payment method for a specified vendor in the context of financial transactions, such as vendor payments. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Payment Method Configuration: The vendor may not have a payment method assigned in their master data.
  Incorrect Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Payment Method Not Defined for Company Code: The payment method may not be defined for the specific company code associated with the vendor.
  Payment Method Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the payment method based on the vendor's country or other criteria.
  Inactive Payment Method: The payment method assigned to the vendor may be inactive or not allowed for the transaction type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or FK03).
  Verify that a valid payment method is assigned under the "Payment Transactions" tab.
  If not, you can assign a payment method using transaction code XK02 or FK02.
  
  
  
  Define Payment Method for Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the payment method is defined for the relevant company code in the configuration settings.
  You can check this in the configuration under Financial Accounting > Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Define Payment Methods for Company Code.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Settings:
  
  Check if the payment method is active and allowed for the vendor's country and currency.
  You can review the settings in the configuration under Financial Accounting > Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Define Payment Methods.
  
  
  
  Check for Payment Method Restrictions:
  
  Ensure that there are no restrictions on the payment method that would prevent it from being used for the vendor.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider consulting with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  FK03: Display Vendor (Accounting)
  FK02: Change Vendor (Accounting)
  
  
  
  Configuration Path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Define Payment Methods for Company Code.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to payment methods and vendor configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FAP_CMP820 error message.