How To Fix FINS_AP_PAYM01035 - Payment medium format &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_AP_PAYM01 - Message class for package FINS_AP_PAYM

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Payment medium format &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_AP_PAYM01035 - Payment medium format &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_AP_PAYM01035 indicates that the payment medium format specified in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs when you are trying to generate a payment medium (like a file for bank transfers) and the system cannot find the required format configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Medium Format: The specified payment medium format (e.g., SEPA, DTAUS, etc.) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment medium format might be incorrectly configured or not activated.
  Typographical Error: There could be a typo in the payment medium format name when it is being called in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payment medium format.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Medium Format Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) or FBZP (for payment program configuration).
  Verify that the payment medium format you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Payment Medium Format:
  
  If the format does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate configuration settings.
  Ensure that the format is activated and properly set up for the relevant payment methods.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Parameters:
  
  Double-check the parameters you are using in the transaction to ensure that the payment medium format name is correct and matches the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the payment medium format.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure payment medium formats.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM1: Payment Medium Formats
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  FBPM: Payment Medium Workbench
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring payment medium formats.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or guides related to payment processing in SAP for detailed steps on setting up payment medium formats.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_AP_PAYM01035 and successfully generate the payment medium.