How To Fix FICORE032 - CPF is not a valid code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICORE - FI Message Class for General Messages

• Message number: 032

• Message text: CPF is not a valid code

What causes this issue?

The CPF code is only allowed if the corporation in questions is a
natural person.

System Response

No entry under CPF is permitted.

How to fix this error?

If the vendor/customer is not a natural person, you can enter a
specification under CGC.
If the vendor/customer is a natural person, flag this as appropriate.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICORE032 - CPF is not a valid code ?

  The SAP error message FICORE032 indicating that "CPF is not a valid code" typically relates to issues with the configuration of the payment formats or the payment processing settings in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Payment Format: The code "CPF" may not be recognized as a valid payment format in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the format has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The payment method or the associated configuration may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Missing Customization: If the payment format is custom, it may not have been properly implemented or activated in the system.
  Version Compatibility: The error may arise if there are compatibility issues with the version of SAP being used and the payment format.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payment Format Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment formats in SAP (Transaction code: OBPM1 or similar).
  Verify that the payment format "CPF" is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Payment Method:
  
  Ensure that the payment method associated with the transaction is correctly set up and that "CPF" is a valid option for that payment method.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Implementations:
  
  If "CPF" is a custom payment format, check the implementation details to ensure it has been correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to confirm that "CPF" is a recognized payment format for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBPM1 (Payment Medium Workbench) and OBPM2 (Payment Medium Formats) for managing payment formats.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to payment formats and the specific error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.