How To Fix FKK_PAY014 - No suitable payment method defined for outgoing check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_PAY - Payment Services

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No suitable payment method defined for outgoing check

What causes this issue?

No suitable payment method for paying with outgoing checks 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_PAY014 - No suitable payment method defined for outgoing check ?

  The SAP error message FKK_PAY014 indicates that there is no suitable payment method defined for outgoing checks in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process a payment that requires a check, but the system cannot find a valid payment method configured for that transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Method Configuration: The payment method for outgoing checks has not been defined in the system.
  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 may be inactive or not available for the specific transaction type.
  Payment Method Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the payment method that prevent it from being used for outgoing checks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (or FBZP for payment program configuration).
  Verify that the payment method for checks is defined for the relevant company code.
  Ensure that the payment method is set up for outgoing payments.
  
  
  
  Assign Payment Method to Company Code:
  
  In the payment method configuration, ensure that the payment method is assigned to the correct company code.
  Check if the payment method is assigned to the relevant payment program.
  
  
  
  Activate Payment Method:
  
  Ensure that the payment method is active and available for use.
  Check the validity dates and ensure that the payment method is not restricted by any date settings.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the payment method to ensure that it is allowed for outgoing checks.
  Look for any specific settings that might restrict the use of the payment method for certain transaction types.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making any changes, test the payment process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM1: Payment method configuration.
  FBZP: Payment program configuration.
  F110: Automatic payment transactions.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring payment methods and payment programs.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment method configurations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.