How To Fix FKK_RTP018 - Payment method &1 is not of the "virtual bank account" category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_RTP -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Payment method &1 is not of the "virtual bank account" category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_RTP018 - Payment method &1 is not of the "virtual bank account" category ?

  The SAP error message FKK_RTP018 indicates that the payment method you are trying to use is not categorized as a "virtual bank account." This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when dealing with payment processing and electronic bank transfers.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to process a payment using a payment method that is not configured as a virtual bank account.
  The payment method you are using does not meet the criteria set in the system for virtual bank accounts.
  There may be a configuration issue in the payment method settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in the SAP system (Transaction code: OBPM1 for payment methods).
  Ensure that the payment method you are using is correctly configured as a virtual bank account. This includes checking