How To Fix FI_E144 - Payment type error. See details

FI_E144 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Payment type error. See details

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FI_E144 - Details

• The SAP error message FI_E144, which indicates a "Payment type error," typically arises during the processing of financial transactions, particularly in the context of payment processing in the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving it.
  Causes of FI_E144 Payment Type Error
  
  
  Incorrect Payment Type Configuration: The payment type specified in the transaction may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the payment method configuration.
  
  
  Invalid Payment Method: The payment method used in the transaction may not be valid for the specific transaction type or may not be allowed for the vendor/customer.
  
  
  Missing Payment Type in Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the required payment type defined, leading to this error when attempting to process a payment.
  
  
  Incompatibility with Document Type: The payment type may not be