How To Fix FVD_SEPA117 - Payment method &1 is not allowed

FVD_SEPA117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_SEPA - Message Class for SEPA Developments in CML

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Payment method &1 is not allowed

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FVD_SEPA117 - Details

• The SAP error message FVD_SEPA117 indicates that the payment method specified in the transaction is not allowed for the payment run you are trying to execute. This typically occurs in the context of SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) transactions, where specific payment methods must be configured correctly to comply with SEPA regulations.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The payment method may not be configured correctly in the system for the specific payment run or for the company code.
  Payment Method Restrictions: The payment method may not be allowed for the specific transaction type or for the specific bank account.
  Missing SEPA Configuration: The payment method may not be set up to support SEPA transactions.
  Incorrect Payment Method Assignment: The payment method may not be assigned to the relevant vendor or customer master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in SAP (Transaction code: OBPM1 for payment method configuration).
  Ensure that the payment method is