How To Fix FVD_ESCROW081 - Frequency of outgoing payment missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_ESCROW - Message Class ESCROW

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Frequency of outgoing payment missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_ESCROW081 - Frequency of outgoing payment missing ?

  The SAP error message FVD_ESCROW081 indicates that the frequency of outgoing payments is missing in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with escrow accounts or similar financial transactions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a defined frequency for outgoing payments (e.g., weekly, monthly) but cannot find this information in the relevant configuration or master data. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment frequency may not have been set up in the payment program configuration.
  Incomplete Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may lack the necessary details regarding payment frequency.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method used may not be configured to support the required frequency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FVD_ESCROW081 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Frequency Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the payment program configuration in SAP (Transaction code: OBPM1 or FBZP).
  Ensure that the payment frequency is defined for the relevant payment method and company code.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Use transaction codes XK03 (for vendors) or FD03 (for customers) to display the master data.
  Check if the payment frequency is specified in the relevant sections. If not, update the master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Verify Payment Method Settings:
  
  Ensure that the payment method being used is correctly configured to allow for the specified frequency.
  Check the settings in the payment method configuration (Transaction code: FBZP).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to payment processing and escrow accounts for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payment program to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  OBPM1: Payment Method Configuration
  XK03: Display Vendor Master Data
  FD03: Display Customer Master Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment configurations and master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FVD_ESCROW081 error in your SAP system.