How To Fix FVD_ESCROW095 - Payment method missing for outgoing payment; enter a payment method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_ESCROW - Message Class ESCROW

• Message number: 095

• Message text: Payment method missing for outgoing payment; enter a payment method

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_ESCROW095 - Payment method missing for outgoing payment; enter a payment method ?

  The SAP error message FVD_ESCROW095 indicates that there is a missing payment method for an outgoing payment. This typically occurs when you are trying to process a payment (such as a vendor payment) and the system cannot find a defined payment method for the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Method Configuration: The payment method has not been defined for the company code or the vendor in question.
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may not have a payment method assigned.
  Payment Method Not Assigned: The payment method may not be assigned to the specific payment run or transaction you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method may not be valid for the type of transaction you are processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or FK03).
  Ensure that a valid payment method is assigned to the vendor for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Define Payment Method:
  
  If the payment method is missing, you can define it in the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the following path in the SAP menu:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Payable ? Payment Transactions ? Define Payment Methods for Company Code.
  
  
  Here, you can create or modify the payment method settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Payment Method to Payment Run:
  
  When executing a payment run (transaction code F110), ensure that the payment method is correctly assigned in the parameters of the payment run.
  Check the "Payment Method" field in the payment run configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payment method is configured correctly for the type of payment you are processing (e.g., check, bank transfer).
  Verify that the payment method is active and has the necessary settings (like bank details, payment medium format, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the payment method is valid for the specific company code you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03 or FK03: Display Vendor Master Data
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring payment methods and managing vendor master data.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to vendor master data and payment method configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FVD_ESCROW095 and successfully process your outgoing payments.