How To Fix FICA_CD205 - Payment type '&1' is not valid. Please correct the entry.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Payment type '&1' is not valid. Please correct the entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_CD205 - Payment type '&1' is not valid. Please correct the entry. ?

  The SAP error message FICA_CD205 indicates that the payment type specified in a transaction is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Contract Accounting (FICA) module, which is used for managing customer accounts and payments.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Invalid Payment Type: The payment type entered does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The payment type may not be assigned to the relevant company code or business area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the payment type code entered by the user.
  Inactive Payment Type: The payment type may have been deactivated or is not available for the current transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Type:
  
  Verify the payment type code entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for payment types in FICA.
  Ensure that the payment type is defined and configured correctly for the relevant company code and business area.
  
  
  
  Activate Payment Type:
  
  If the payment type is inactive, you may need to activate it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to payment types in FICA to ensure that you are using the correct codes and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  FBL1N: For vendor line items.
  FBL5N: For customer line items.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to payment types in FICA.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify payment types in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.