How To Fix FC286 - Payment method & not created in country &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Payment method & not created in country &

What causes this issue?

Payment method &V1& has not been created in country &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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

If necessary, create payment method &V1& in country &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC286 - Payment method & not created in country & ?

  The SAP error message FC286 indicates that a payment method has not been created for a specific country in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to process a payment or execute a transaction that requires a payment method that is not defined for the specified country.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Method Configuration: The payment method you are trying to use has not been set up in the system for the specified country.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code in the transaction may be incorrect or not matching the configuration.
  Payment Method Not Assigned: The payment method may not be assigned to the relevant company code or payment program.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FC286 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBPM1 (for payment methods in country).
  Verify if the payment method you are trying to use is listed for the specified country.
  If it is not listed, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Payment Method:
  
  If the payment method is missing, you can create it using the following steps:
  
  Go to transaction code OBPM1.
  Select the country and enter the payment method you want to create.
  Fill in the necessary details and save the configuration.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Payment Method to Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the payment method is assigned to the relevant company code.
  You can check this in transaction code OBPM2 (for payment methods by company code).
  
  
  
  Check Payment Program Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payment method is included in the payment program configuration.
  You can check this in transaction code FBZP (Payment Program Configuration).
  
  
  
  Verify Country Code:
  
  Double-check the country code in your transaction to ensure it matches the configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM1: Define Payment Methods for Country
  OBPM2: Define Payment Methods for Company Code
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring payment methods and payment programs.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment method configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FC286 error and successfully process your payments. If the issue persists, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.