How To Fix FPRL204 - & is not allowed as a payment method for payment currency &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPRL - Payment Release List Messages

• Message number: 204

• Message text: & is not allowed as a payment method for payment currency &

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Check your settings in the <LS>Currencies Allowed</> screen of the
<DS:SIMG.FIAPPY_V_T042ZL_DC>Set Up Payment Methods per Country for
Payment Transactions</> Customizing activity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPRL204 - & is not allowed as a payment method for payment currency & ?

  The SAP error message FPRL204 indicates that a specific payment method is not allowed for the specified payment currency. This error typically arises in the context of payment processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with accounts payable or accounts receivable transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The payment method may not be configured to be used with the specified currency in the payment method settings.
  Master Data Settings: The vendor or customer master data may not have the payment method assigned for the specific currency.
  Payment Method Restrictions: Certain payment methods may be restricted to specific currencies due to business rules or regulatory requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in SAP (Transaction code: OBPM1 for payment methods in company code).
  Ensure that the payment method is allowed for the specified currency. You may need to add the currency to the payment method configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data (Transaction codes: XK02 for vendors, FD02 for customers).
  Ensure that the payment method is correctly assigned for the relevant currency in the master data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Program Settings:
  
  If you are using the automatic payment program (Transaction code: F110), check the payment proposal settings to ensure that the payment method is correctly configured for the payment run.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand if there are any specific business rules or restrictions that apply to the payment method and currency combination.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM1: Configure payment methods.
  XK02: Change vendor master data.
  FD02: Change customer master data.
  F110: Automatic payment program.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring payment methods and understanding payment processing in SAP.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to the error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FPRL204 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.