How To Fix FE118 - Payment run date & ID & / required start & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Payment run date & ID & / required start & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE118 - Payment run date & ID & / required start & & ?

  The SAP error message FE118 typically relates to issues encountered during the payment run process in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. The message indicates that there is a problem with the payment run date and ID, which are essential for processing payments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Run Date or ID: The error suggests that either the payment run date or the payment run ID is not specified or is incorrectly formatted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payment program settings that prevent the system from recognizing the payment run parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the payment run.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the payment run, such as missing vendor information or incorrect payment terms.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Run Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the payment run date and ID are correctly entered in the payment run transaction (e.g., F110).
  Verify that the date is in the correct format and is a valid date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the payment program in transaction OBPM1 (Payment Program Configuration) to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the payment methods and bank details are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the vendor master data and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the payment documents that may prevent the payment run from processing.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Payment Program:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, try to re-run the payment program.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to payment runs include F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) and FBZP (Maintain Payment Program).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the payment run process.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring and executing payment runs.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.