How To Fix FKK_PCARD016 - SAP Digital Payments Add-On is not active for FI-CAC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_PCARD - FI-CA: Payment Cards

• Message number: 016

• Message text: SAP Digital Payments Add-On is not active for FI-CAC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_PCARD016 - SAP Digital Payments Add-On is not active for FI-CAC ?

  The SAP error message FKK_PCARD016 indicates that the SAP Digital Payments Add-On is not active for the FI-CAC (Financial Accounting - Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to use functionalities related to digital payments in the context of contract accounts, but the necessary add-on is not activated in your SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Add-On Not Installed: The SAP Digital Payments Add-On may not be installed in your SAP system.
  Add-On Not Activated: Even if the add-on is installed, it may not be activated for the FI-CAC module.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that need to be adjusted to enable the add-on for the specific module.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Installation:
  
  Verify if the SAP Digital Payments Add-On is installed in your system. You can do this by checking the installed components in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SE80 or SPAM to check the installed add-ons.
  
  
  
  Activate the Add-On:
  
  If the add-on is installed but not activated, you will need to activate it. This can typically be done through the SAP Add-On Installation Tool (transaction code SPAM or SAINT).
  Follow the necessary steps to activate the add-on for the FI-CAC module.
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the SAP Digital Payments Add-On are correctly set up for the FI-CAC module. This may involve checking the configuration in transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation or release notes for the Digital Payments Add-On to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for installation and activation.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. They can provide guidance specific to your system configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Requirements: Ensure that your system meets the requirements for the SAP Digital Payments Add-On.
  User Authorizations: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to install or activate add-ons in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKK_PCARD016 error and successfully activate the SAP Digital Payments Add-On for the FI-CAC module.