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

FKK_EBS098 - Overview

• 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