How To Fix FIPL_SAFT054 - Payment mechanism description not maintained for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPL_SAFT - SAFT: Message Class

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Payment mechanism description not maintained for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIPL_SAFT054 - Payment mechanism description not maintained for &1 ?

  The SAP error message FIPL_SAFT054 indicates that there is a missing payment mechanism description for a specific payment method in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with the Standard Audit File for Tax (SAFT) reporting.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  A payment method is used in a transaction, but the corresponding description for that payment method has not been maintained in the system.
  The payment mechanism is required for generating reports or processing transactions, and without a description, the system cannot proceed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the payment mechanism description in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Business Transactions -> Incoming Payments -> Payment Methods for Country -> Define Payment Methods for Country
  
  
  
  
  Select the Relevant Payment Method:
  
  Find the payment method that corresponds to the error message (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Ensure that you are looking at the correct country settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Description:
  
  Once you have located the payment method, check if the description field is empty or not maintained.
  Enter the appropriate description for the payment mechanism.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the description, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After maintaining the description, try to execute the transaction again that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBPM1 (for maintaining payment methods) or OBVCU (for customizing payment methods) to access the relevant configuration settings directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on payment methods and their configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to check for any additional configurations or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.