How To Fix FPRL209 - You are not permitted to enter or change this payment block key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPRL - Payment Release List Messages

• Message number: 209

• Message text: You are not permitted to enter or change this payment block key

What causes this issue?

You tried to do one of the following:
You entered a payment block that is not entered in the Customizing
settings in your system.
You tried to change or remove the payment block<(>,<)> but this is not
allowed for payment proposal items in the Customizing settings in your
system.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Check your settings in the
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOB27>Define Payment Block Reasons</>
Customizing activity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPRL209 - You are not permitted to enter or change this payment block key ?

  The SAP error message FPRL209, which states "You are not permitted to enter or change this payment block key," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify or enter a payment block key in the system but lacks the necessary authorizations or permissions to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to change or enter the payment block key. This is often due to the user's role not being configured to allow such changes.
  Configuration Settings: The payment block key may be configured in a way that restricts changes based on certain criteria, such as the document type or the status of the invoice.
  User Role Restrictions: The user’s role may not include the necessary transaction codes or access to the relevant tables where payment block keys are defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for authorization issues. This will show you what authorization checks failed.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that your user role includes the necessary authorizations for changing payment block keys.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Block Key Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payment block key in transaction OBPM (for payment blocks) or OBBZ (for document types) to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions preventing changes.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If you find that your role does not have the necessary permissions, request an adjustment to your user role from your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding payment block keys to understand the business rules and restrictions that may apply.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After any changes to roles or configurations, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) where payment blocks may be relevant.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for handling payment blocks and understand the implications of changing them.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support for further assistance.