How To Fix FKK_EBS098 - No payment method in SAP system for external payment method &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_EBS - Interface between FI-CA and External Billing System

• Message number: 098

• Message text: No payment method in SAP system for external payment method &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_EBS098 - No payment method in SAP system for external payment method &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKK_EBS098 indicates that there is no payment method configured in the SAP system for the specified external payment method. This error typically occurs in the context of electronic bank statement processing or when dealing with payment transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external payment method (e.g., a specific bank transfer type) has not been mapped to a corresponding internal payment method in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method being used in the transaction does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the payment method field.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment methods) or FBZP (for payment program configuration).
  Verify that the external payment method is correctly defined and mapped to an internal payment method.
  Ensure that the payment method is active and properly configured for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Define External Payment Method:
  
  If the external payment method is not defined, you can create it in the configuration settings.
  Navigate to SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Define Payment Methods for Company Code.
  Add the necessary external payment method and link it to the appropriate internal payment method.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Review the transaction or document where the error occurred to ensure that the payment method is entered correctly without any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on setting up payment methods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM1: Payment Methods
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to payment methods and electronic bank statements.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify payment method configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKK_EBS098 error and ensure that the payment methods are correctly configured in your SAP system.