How To Fix FBZI218 - Physical address for logical address & is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBZI - Payments via Internet

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Physical address for logical address & is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FBZI218 - Physical address for logical address & is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message FBZI218 indicates that there is a missing physical address for a logical address in the system. This typically occurs in the context of payment processing, where the system requires a physical address to be associated with a logical address for the payment medium.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Physical Address: The logical address (e.g., a payment medium format) does not have an associated physical address defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the payment medium or the logical address may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the vendor or customer accounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FBZI218 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Logical Address Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OBPM1 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the configuration of the logical address.
  Ensure that a physical address is assigned to the logical address in question.
  
  
  
  Maintain Physical Address:
  
  If the physical address is missing, you can maintain it by going to transaction code OBPM2.
  Enter the logical address and maintain the required physical address details.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the address information is complete and accurate.
  Use transaction codes XK02 (for vendors) or FD02 (for customers) to update the address if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Medium Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payment medium format is correctly configured to use the logical address.
  Review the settings in transaction code FBZP (for payment program configuration).
  
  
  
  Test the Payment Process:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  OBPM1: Maintain Logical Address
  OBPM2: Maintain Physical Address
  XK02: Change Vendor Master Data
  FD02: Change Customer Master Data
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payment processing and address maintenance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FBZI218 error and ensure that the payment processing works smoothly.