How To Fix FZ042 - Payment with & items and & texts; payment method & permits max. & items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Payment with & items and & texts; payment method & permits max. & items

What causes this issue?

In the configuration menu, it was specified that a maximum of &V4&
lines are possible for specifying the note to payee for payment method
&V3&. However, more lines are needed for the present payment.

System Response

The payment method entered is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different payment method.
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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ042 - Payment with & items and & texts; payment method & permits max. & items ?

  The SAP error message FZ042 indicates that a payment transaction is attempting to process more items or texts than allowed by the specified payment method. This error typically arises when the number of line items or text items in a payment exceeds the maximum limit set for that payment method in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The primary cause of this error is that the payment method being used has a defined maximum number of items (line items) or texts that can be processed in a single payment. If the transaction exceeds this limit, the error will be triggered.
  Configuration Settings: The limits for the payment method are defined in the configuration settings of the SAP system. These settings may not have been adjusted to accommodate the volume of transactions being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the payment method in SAP. This can typically be found in the following path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Outgoing Payments > Automatic Outgoing Payments > Define Payment Methods for Country.
  
  
  Check the settings for the specific payment method that is causing the error. Look for parameters related to the maximum number of items and texts allowed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Limits:
  
  If the current limits are too low for your business needs, consider increasing the maximum number of items and/or texts allowed for that payment method. Make sure to save the changes.
  
  
  
  Split Payments:
  
  If adjusting the configuration is not feasible or if the limits are set for a reason, consider splitting the payment into multiple transactions, each containing fewer items or texts than the maximum allowed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific guidelines or best practices related to payment processing and configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the payment can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FBZP (for payment method configuration) or F110 (for automatic payment transactions) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment method configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FZ042 error and successfully process your payments.