How To Fix FICA_CD051 - Entry of payment card type not possible for payment category &1

FICA_CD051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_CD - FI-CA: Cash Desk/Cash Journal

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Entry of payment card type not possible for payment category &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_CD051 - Entry of payment card type not possible for payment category &1 ?

  The SAP error message FICA_CD051, which states "Entry of payment card type not possible for payment category &1," typically occurs in the context of the Financial Contract Accounting (FICA) module when there is an issue with the configuration of payment card types in relation to the specified payment category.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The payment card type you are trying to use is not configured for the specified payment category. Each payment category in SAP can have specific payment methods associated with it, and if the payment card type is not linked to that category, the error will occur.
  Incorrect Payment Category: The payment category you are trying to use may not support the payment card type you are attempting to enter.
  Missing Customization: There may be missing entries in the customizing settings for payment card types and their association with payment categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New)