How To Fix FINS_AP_PAYM01028 - Please enter a payment medium format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_AP_PAYM01 - Message class for package FINS_AP_PAYM

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Please enter a payment medium format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_AP_PAYM01028 - Please enter a payment medium format ?

  The SAP error message FINS_AP_PAYM01028 typically indicates that the system requires a payment medium format to be specified for processing payments. This error often occurs in the context of Accounts Payable when trying to execute payment runs or create payment files.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Medium Format: The payment medium format has not been defined in the payment method configuration for the company code or the vendor.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment method may not be properly configured to use a specific payment medium format.
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data may not have the required payment medium format specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (or FBZP for payment program configuration).
  Check the configuration for the payment method used in the payment run.
  Ensure that a payment medium format is assigned to the payment method for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Define Payment Medium Format:
  
  If a payment medium format is not defined, you can create one using transaction code OBPM2.
  Assign the appropriate payment medium format to the payment method.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data using transaction code XK03 or FK03.
  Ensure that the payment method and payment medium format are correctly specified in the vendor's payment data.
  
  
  
  Payment Program Configuration:
  
  If you are using a payment program, ensure that the payment medium format is correctly set up in the payment program configuration.
  You can check this in the payment program settings under transaction code FBZP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the payment run again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  OBPM1: Define Payment Methods
  OBPM2: Define Payment Medium Formats
  XK03: Display Vendor Master Data
  FK03: Display Vendor Master Data (Accounting View)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring payment methods and payment medium formats.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_AP_PAYM01028 and successfully process your payments.