How To Fix FAP_PP036 - No bank has been chosen. Use a different payment method.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_PP - Messages for payment proposal

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No bank has been chosen. Use a different payment method.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_PP036 - No bank has been chosen. Use a different payment method. ?

  The SAP error message FAP_PP036: No bank has been chosen. Use a different payment method typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when processing payments or creating payment documents in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid bank account associated with the payment method you are trying to use.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Bank Details: The vendor or customer master record does not have any bank details maintained.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method selected does not correspond to any bank account in the system.
  Bank Account Not Active: The bank account associated with the payment method may be inactive or not properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of payment methods or bank accounts in the financial settings of SAP.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master record and ensure that the bank details are correctly maintained.
  Use transaction codes like FK03 (for vendor) or FD03 (for customer) to view the master data.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payment method in the SAP system. Ensure that the payment method is correctly linked to the appropriate bank account.
  Use transaction code OBPM1 to review the payment method settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Bank Account:
  
  If the vendor or customer does not have a bank account assigned, you can add one using transaction code FK02 (for vendor) or FD02 (for customer).
  Ensure that the bank account is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Payment Method:
  
  If the current payment method is not suitable, consider using a different payment method that has a valid bank account associated with it.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify bank details in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FK03: Display Vendor Master
  FD03: Display Customer Master
  OBPM1: Payment Method Configuration
  FK02/FD02: Change Vendor/Customer Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on payment processing and bank account management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAP_PP036 error and successfully process your payment. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.