How To Fix FKK_PAYMED000 - Payment medium format &1 is obsolete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_PAYMED - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Payment medium format &1 is obsolete

INCLUDE FKK_PAYMED001 OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_PAYMED000 - Payment medium format &1 is obsolete ?

  The SAP error message FKK_PAYMED000 indicates that the payment medium format specified in the system is obsolete. This typically occurs when the payment medium format you are trying to use for processing payments is no longer supported or has been replaced by a newer version.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Format: The payment medium format you are trying to use has been marked as obsolete in the system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of payment media formats may have led to the deprecation of certain formats.
  Version Updates: If your SAP system has been updated or upgraded, some older formats may no longer be available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) and check the list of available formats. Ensure that the format you are trying to use is still active.
  If the format is indeed obsolete, you will need to select a different, supported format.
  
  
  
  Update Payment Medium Format:
  
  If you are using a custom or specific format, consider updating it to a newer version or creating a new format that complies with current standards.
  You can create a new payment medium format using transaction code OBPM2.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or release notes for your version to understand which formats are currently supported and any changes that may have occurred.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unsure about which format to use or how to proceed, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM1: Display Payment Medium Formats
  OBPM2: Create Payment Medium Formats
  OBPM3: Change Payment Medium Formats
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional information or updates regarding payment medium formats.
  
  
  Payment Medium Formats: Familiarize yourself with the different payment medium formats available in your SAP system, such as SEPA, DTAUS, or other country-specific formats.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue processing payments in your SAP system.