How To Fix FKCHK021 - Payment medium &1 was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKCHK - Check Repository Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Payment medium &1 was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKCHK021 - Payment medium &1 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message FKCHK021, which states "Payment medium &1 was deleted," typically occurs in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with payment media formats in SAP. This error indicates that the specified payment medium (identified by &1) has been deleted from the system, which prevents the payment process from proceeding.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Payment Medium: The payment medium format that is referenced in the payment run has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to administrative actions or changes in configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment medium might not be correctly configured or might not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the payment medium was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Medium Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) and verify if the payment medium format exists.
  If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Recreate Payment Medium:
  
  If the payment medium is indeed missing, you can create a new payment medium format using transaction code OBPM2 or OBPM3 depending on your requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Program Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payment program (transaction code FBZP) to ensure that the correct payment medium is assigned to the payment method being used.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the payment medium was included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payment media to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  OBPM1: Maintain Payment Medium Formats
  OBPM2: Create Payment Medium Format
  OBPM3: Change Payment Medium Format
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on payment processing and payment medium configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FKCHK021 error and implement a solution to resolve it.