How To Fix FBZI443 - The name of the payment recipient is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBZI - Payments via Internet

• Message number: 443

• Message text: The name of the payment recipient is missing

What causes this issue?

Payment cannot be carried out because the name of the payee is missing.
Check payee's details.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FBZI443 - The name of the payment recipient is missing ?

  The SAP error message FBZI443, which states "The name of the payment recipient is missing," typically occurs during the processing of payment transactions, such as when creating or processing payment runs in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires the name of the payment recipient (e.g., vendor or customer) to be specified, but it is missing in the relevant data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The payment recipient's name is not filled in the vendor or customer master data.
  Incomplete Payment Document: The payment document being processed does not have the necessary recipient information.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of payment methods or payment program settings that require the recipient's name.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master record (transaction codes like XK03 for vendors or FD03 for customers).
  Ensure that the name of the payment recipient is correctly filled in the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Document:
  
  If you are processing a payment run, check the payment document for any missing information.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are populated before executing the payment run.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the payment program (transaction code FBZP).
  Ensure that the payment method settings are correctly configured to require the recipient's name.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurs during manual entry, ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly before saving or processing the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements related to the payment program you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBZP (Payment Program Configuration), F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions), and XK03/FD03 (Display Vendor/Customer).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit vendor/customer master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FBZI443 error and successfully process your payment transactions.