How To Fix FINS_AP_PAYM01002 - Payment medium format &1 has no level of detail

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_AP_PAYM01 - Message class for package FINS_AP_PAYM

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Payment medium format &1 has no level of detail

What causes this issue?

No criteria for the separation of payment medium output (level of
detail) has been assigned to the payment medium format &V1&. You
therefore cannot enter any selection variants. You enter the level of
detail for a payment medium format in Customizing.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your Customizing settings for payment medium format &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_AP_PAYM01002 - Payment medium format &1 has no level of detail ?

  The SAP error message FINS_AP_PAYM01002 indicates that the payment medium format specified does not have a defined level of detail. This typically occurs when generating payment files or payment media in the Accounts Payable (AP) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment medium format you are trying to use has not been properly configured in the system. This could mean that the format does not have the necessary details or specifications set up in the payment medium configuration.
  Incorrect Format: The format specified in the payment run may not be compatible with the transaction or may not be supported for the level of detail required.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings for the payment medium format, such as missing parameters or incorrect settings in the payment medium configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Medium Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the configuration of the payment medium format.
  Ensure that the format you are using has the necessary levels of detail defined. You may need to create or modify the format to include the required details.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Medium Format:
  
  Verify that the payment medium format you are using is appropriate for the payment run you are executing. If necessary, switch to a different format that is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring payment medium formats. This can provide insights into what details are required for the format you are using.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Formats:
  
  If possible, try using a different payment medium format that is known to work correctly to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your version or setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBPM1 (Payment Medium Workbench) and FBZP (Payment Program Configuration) for managing payment configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to payment medium formats and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing additional context or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message FINS_AP_PAYM01002.