How To Fix FIN_EDI097 - Payment date is empty

FIN_EDI097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_EDI - Messages for the EDI interface in FIN

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Payment date is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_EDI097 - Payment date is empty ?

  The SAP error message FIN_EDI097: Payment date is empty typically occurs in the context of electronic payments or financial transactions when the system expects a payment date to be provided, but it is missing. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the processing of payment runs, creating payment orders, or handling incoming payment data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Date: The most straightforward cause is that the payment date field is not populated in the relevant transaction or document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payment program or the electronic data interchange (EDI) settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to the omission of the payment date.
  Incomplete Master Data: Vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary information filled out, leading to missing payment dates in transactions.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be