How To Fix FZ628 - > Outgoing payments by bill of exchange are only supported for vendors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 628

• Message text: > Outgoing payments by bill of exchange are only supported for vendors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ628 - > Outgoing payments by bill of exchange are only supported for vendors ?

  The SAP error message FZ628 indicates that there is an issue with processing outgoing payments by bill of exchange (B/E) for a specific transaction. This error specifically states that such payments are only supported for vendors, meaning that the system does not allow outgoing payments by bill of exchange for other types of business partners, such as customers.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Business Partner Type: The transaction is attempting to process a bill of exchange payment for a customer or another type of business partner that is not classified as a vendor.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to only allow bill of exchange payments for vendor transactions, which is standard in many SAP implementations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Type: Check the business partner involved in the transaction. Ensure that it is a vendor and not a customer or another type of partner. If the transaction is meant for a customer, consider using a different payment method.
  
  
  Change Payment Method: If the payment is intended for a customer, you may need to use a different payment method that is supported for customers, such as a standard bank transfer or check.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe that bill of exchange payments should be allowed for other business partner types, you may need to review the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve:
  
  Consulting with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  Checking the configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module related to payment methods and business partner settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific configuration and limitations regarding bill of exchange payments.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Bill of Exchange: A financial instrument that allows a buyer to pay a seller at a future date. It is commonly used in trade finance.
  Vendor vs. Customer: In SAP, vendors are typically suppliers from whom goods or services are purchased, while customers are entities to whom goods or services are sold.
  SAP Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., F-53 for outgoing payments) to navigate and troubleshoot payment processing issues.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.