How To Fix FICCP009 - Cannot delete payments paid using an external payment method.

FICCP009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICCP - Message Class for Customer Payments Cloud

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Cannot delete payments paid using an external payment method.

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FICCP009 - Details

• The SAP error message FICCP009 indicates that a payment cannot be deleted because it has been processed using an external payment method. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where payments have been made through external systems or methods, such as bank transfers or third-party payment processors.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Payment Method: The payment in question was made using an external payment method, which means that the transaction has been recorded in a way that ties it to an external system.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of payments that could lead to inconsistencies in financial records.
  Accounting Principles: Deleting payments that have already been processed can violate accounting principles and regulations, which is why SAP restricts this action.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reverse the Payment: Instead of deleting the payment, you may need to reverse it. This can typically be done through a specific transaction code (e.g., FB08 for reversing a document)