How To Fix FZ037 - Block key & cannot be set in the payment proposal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Block key & cannot be set in the payment proposal

What causes this issue?

You are using a blocking key which may not be used in the payment
proposal.

How to fix this error?

Choose another blocking key or ask your system administrator to allow
the blocking key for payment proposals.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ037 - Block key & cannot be set in the payment proposal ?

  The SAP error message FZ037, which states "Block key & cannot be set in the payment proposal," typically occurs during the payment proposal creation process in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a block key associated with a vendor or customer that prevents the system from including them in the payment proposal.
  Causes:
  
  Block Key Configuration: The vendor or customer has a block key set in their master data, which restricts payment processing.
  Payment Block: The payment block may be set at the vendor or customer level, preventing any payments from being processed.
  Payment Proposal Settings: The payment proposal settings may not be configured to allow certain block keys.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the vendor or customer master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master data (transaction codes like XK03 for vendors or FD03 for customers).
  Check if there are any block keys set (e.g., payment block, order block).
  If necessary, remove or change the block key if it is not required.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Proposal Settings:
  
  Check the payment proposal configuration in the transaction code FBZP.
  Ensure that the settings allow for the processing of vendors/customers with specific block keys.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of changing block keys, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the business rules around payment processing.
  
  
  
  Error Log Review:
  
  Review the error log for additional details that may provide more context about the specific block key causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the payment proposal creation again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Block Keys: Block keys are used in SAP to prevent certain transactions from being processed. Common block keys include those for payment blocks, order blocks, or other restrictions.
  Payment Proposal Process: The payment proposal process in SAP is used to generate a list of payments to be made to vendors or received from customers based on open items.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  XK03: Display Vendor
  FD03: Display Customer
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.