How To Fix FKKINV321 - Payment data item does not have a payment method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKINV - Invoicing in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Payment data item does not have a payment method

What causes this issue?

A payment data item in the billing document does not contain an explicit
payment method.

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?

For payment data items, one of the following fields must be filled:
<DS:DE.XGUID_PC_KK>Key for Payment Card Supplement</>
<DS:DE.EMBVT_KK>Bank Details</> (if necessary with the
<DS:DE.EMGPA_KK>Business Partner for Payment</>)
<DS:DE.PYREF_KK>Payment Reference</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV321 - Payment data item does not have a payment method ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV321 indicates that there is an issue with the payment data item in the context of invoicing and payment processing. Specifically, it means that the payment data item does not have an associated payment method, which is necessary for processing payments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Method: The payment data item in the invoice does not have a payment method assigned to it. This can happen if the payment method was not specified during the invoice creation or if it was inadvertently removed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payment processing settings within the SAP system, such as missing or incorrect settings for payment methods.
  Data Entry Errors: Errors during data entry or data migration can lead to missing payment method information.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The customer or vendor master data may not have the required payment method defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant invoice in the SAP system and check the payment data section.
  Ensure that a valid payment method is assigned to the payment data item.
  
  
  
  Update Payment Method:
  
  If the payment method is missing, you can manually assign a valid payment method to the payment data item.
  This can typically be done in the invoice processing screen or through the relevant transaction code (e.g., FBL1N for vendor invoices or FBL5N for customer invoices).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for payment methods in the SAP system. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (Customizing).
  Ensure that the payment methods are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate company codes and payment types.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the customer or vendor master data to ensure that the payment method is defined correctly.
  You can do this by using transaction codes like XD03 (for customers) or XK03 (for vendors) to view the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on payment methods and invoicing.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB60: Enter Vendor Invoice
  FB70: Enter Customer Invoice
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  Payment Methods: Understand the different payment methods available in your SAP system and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message FKKINV321 for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FKKINV321 and ensure that payment data items have the necessary payment methods assigned.