How To Fix FBZ_WF001 - Invalid payment methods were removed, use the input help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBZ_WF - Release of Payment Proposal

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Invalid payment methods were removed, use the input help

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FBZ_WF001 - Invalid payment methods were removed, use the input help ?

  The SAP error message FBZ_WF001 indicates that there are invalid payment methods in the payment run that have been removed. This typically occurs when the payment method specified for a vendor or customer is not valid or not configured correctly in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Payment Method: The payment method specified for the vendor or customer is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The payment method may not be configured properly in the payment program settings.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may have incorrect or outdated payment method information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use certain payment methods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in SAP (Transaction code: OBPM1 for payment methods).
  Ensure that the payment method is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data (Transaction codes: XK03 for vendors, FD03 for customers).
  Verify that the payment method assigned is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Use Input Help:
  
  When entering payment methods in the payment run, use the input help (F4) to select valid payment methods. This ensures that only valid options are chosen.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Program Settings:
  
  Review the payment program settings (Transaction code: FBZP) to ensure that the payment methods are correctly assigned to the company code and payment program.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified payment methods. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on configuring payment methods and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  OBPM1: Payment Method Configuration
  XK03: Display Vendor
  FD03: Display Customer
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payment methods and the FBZ_WF001 error.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payment run to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FBZ_WF001 error in SAP.