How To Fix FKK_PAY011 - No suitable payment method defined for paying via the bank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_PAY - Payment Services

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No suitable payment method defined for paying via the bank

What causes this issue?

No suitable payment method for paying via the bank was found in country
&V1& (paying company code &V2&)

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing of the payment methods.
INCLUDE FICA_NA_CUST_2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_PAY011 - No suitable payment method defined for paying via the bank ?

  The SAP error message FKK_PAY011 indicates that there is no suitable payment method defined for processing payments via the bank in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). This error typically arises when attempting to execute a payment run or process payments without having the necessary configurations in place.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Method Configuration: The payment method for bank transfers may not be defined in the system for the specific business partner or contract account.
  Incorrect Payment Method Assignment: The payment method may not be correctly assigned to the relevant company code or business partner.
  Payment Method Not Active: The payment method might be inactive or not available for the specific payment run.
  Bank Details Missing: The business partner may not have the required bank details set up in their master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKK_PAY011 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in the SAP system (Transaction code: OBPM1 for defining payment methods).
  Ensure that the payment method you are trying to use is defined for the relevant company code and is set up for bank transfers.
  
  
  
  Assign Payment Method to Business Partner:
  
  Navigate to the business partner master data (Transaction code: BP).
  Check if the payment method is assigned to the business partner in the relevant role (e.g., customer role).
  If not, assign the appropriate payment method.
  
  
  
  Verify Bank Details:
  
  Ensure that the business partner has valid bank details entered in their master data.
  Check the bank account information and ensure it is complete and correct.
  
  
  
  Activate Payment Method:
  
  If the payment method is inactive, you may need to activate it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Run Parameters:
  
  When executing the payment run, ensure that the parameters are set correctly and that the payment method is included in the selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM1: Define Payment Methods for Company Code
  BP: Business Partner Master Data
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions (for executing payment runs)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to access and modify payment methods and business partner data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FKK_PAY011 error in your SAP system.