How To Fix FTR0293 - Info: 'Preview' not possible for medium &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR0 - Treasury: Financial Transaction

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Info: 'Preview' not possible for medium &1

What causes this issue?

This is simply for information purposes - it is not an error message!
Note that there is no preview function when you generate correspondence
for the &V1& medium.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR0293 - Info: 'Preview' not possible for medium &1 ?

  The SAP error message FTR0293, which states "Info: 'Preview' not possible for medium &1," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with financial instruments or treasury management. This error indicates that the system is unable to generate a preview for the specified medium (e.g., a payment medium or a file format) due to certain conditions not being met.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment medium format may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incompatible Medium: The medium specified may not support preview functionality.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the transaction that prevents the preview from being generated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the preview functionality for the specified medium.
  System Settings: The system settings for the payment medium may not be correctly set up.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the payment medium format is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in transaction codes like OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) and ensuring that all required parameters are set.
  Review Medium Compatibility: Ensure that the medium you are trying to preview supports the preview functionality. Some formats may not allow for a preview.
  Validate Data: Check the transaction data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  User Authorizations: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the preview action. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the medium in question and any known issues or limitations.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) and OBPM1 (Payment Medium Formats) for managing payment processes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.