How To Fix FAP_PP058 - Cash flow direction differs between payment method and bank account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_PP - Messages for payment proposal

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Cash flow direction differs between payment method and bank account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_PP058 - Cash flow direction differs between payment method and bank account ?

  The SAP error message FAP_PP058 indicates that there is a mismatch between the cash flow direction defined for a payment method and the cash flow direction of the associated bank account. This typically occurs in the context of payment processing, where the system expects a certain cash flow direction (incoming or outgoing) based on the configuration of the payment method and the bank account.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The payment method is configured for a specific cash flow direction (e.g., outgoing payments), but the bank account associated with that payment method is configured for the opposite direction (e.g., incoming payments).
  Incorrect Payment Method Assignment: The payment method assigned to a transaction does not match the expected cash flow direction of the bank account.
  Bank Account Settings: The settings for the bank account may not align with the intended use of the payment method.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
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