How To Fix FKKEXC045 - No payment form exists for external payment form number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKEXC - Message Class for External Payments

• Message number: 045

• Message text: No payment form exists for external payment form number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKEXC045 - No payment form exists for external payment form number &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKKEXC045 indicates that there is no payment form defined for the specified external payment form number. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module when trying to process a payment that requires a specific payment form that has not been configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external payment form number referenced in the error message does not have a corresponding payment form defined in the system.
  Incorrect Payment Form Number: The payment form number being used may be incorrect or not valid.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration or data related to payment forms.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Form Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment forms in SAP. This can typically be found under the path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Functions > Payment Transactions > Define Payment Forms.
  
  
  Verify that the payment form number specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Payment Form:
  
  If the payment form does not exist, you will need to create it. Ensure that all necessary details are filled out correctly.
  If it exists but is not configured properly, update the configuration as needed.
  
  
  
  Check External Payment Form Number:
  
  Ensure that the external payment form number being used in the transaction is correct. Cross-reference it with the defined payment forms in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction data that is triggering the error. Ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly and that there are no typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring payment forms and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBPM1 (for payment methods) or FQEVENT (for payment form configuration) to access relevant settings.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify payment form configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FKKEXC045 error in SAP.