How To Fix FKK_ID061 - Format &: no payment media created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_ID - Message class for FI-CA country specific development

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Format &: no payment media created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_ID061 - Format &: no payment media created ?

  The SAP error message FKK_ID061 indicates that no payment media has been created for a specific format. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules when attempting to generate payment media for outgoing payments.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment medium format may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Payment Medium Format: The specified payment medium format may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  No Payment Data: There may be no payment data available for the selected items, meaning there are no invoices or items to process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create payment media.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or bugs in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payment medium format is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) or FBZP (for payment program configuration).
  Verify that the format you are trying to use is active and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Data:
  
  Check if there are any items available for payment. You can do this by reviewing the relevant accounts or invoices to ensure there are items that can be processed.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create payment media. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  If the configuration and data are correct, check for any technical issues or errors in the system logs (transaction SLG1) that might provide more insight into the problem.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payment medium format you are using. There may be specific requirements or known issues documented by SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBPM (Payment Medium Workbench), F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions), and OBPM1 (Payment Medium Formats).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FKK_ID061 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.