How To Fix FZ804 - Field & must not be blank in the payment run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Field & must not be blank in the payment run

What causes this issue?

Program error: The field &V1& has not been filled out in the payment
run. The payment in question has the key &V2&.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Inform the program developer responsible.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ804 - Field & must not be blank in the payment run ?

  The SAP error message FZ804 ("Field & must not be blank") typically occurs during the payment run process when a required field is missing or not filled in the payment proposal. This error can prevent the payment run from being executed successfully.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Mandatory Fields: Certain fields in the payment proposal or vendor master data are mandatory and must be filled out. If any of these fields are left blank, the system will trigger this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for payment processing may not be set up correctly, leading to missing information in the payment run.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for vendors, customers, or payment methods that lead to required fields being blank.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FZ804 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Proposal:
  
  Go to the payment proposal that triggered the error and review the entries.
  Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly. Common fields to check include:
  
  Payment method
  Bank details
  Payment terms
  Currency
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data for any missing information. You can do this by navigating to the vendor account and ensuring that all required fields are populated.
  Pay special attention to the payment transactions tab and ensure that the payment method and bank details are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for payment processing in the SAP system. Ensure that the payment methods and related settings are correctly configured.
  You can access the configuration through the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant sections for payment processing.
  
  
  
  Run Payment Program Again:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, try running the payment program again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, consult SAP documentation or support for further guidance on the specific field that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  FK03: Display Vendor
  FBZP: Maintain Payment Program Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the required data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FZ804 error in your SAP payment run.