How To Fix FZ806 - Payment method & is not defined for foreign business partners

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Payment method & is not defined for foreign business partners

What causes this issue?

Data error: The payment method used (&V1&) is not defined in
Customizing for foreign business partners (payees). The payment in
question has the key &V2&.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Choose another payment method or change the configuration of the
payment method in the company code.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ806 - Payment method & is not defined for foreign business partners ?

  The SAP error message FZ806, which states "Payment method & is not defined for foreign business partners," typically occurs when you are trying to process a payment for a foreign business partner (vendor or customer) and the system cannot find a valid payment method configured for that partner.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Method Configuration: The payment method you are trying to use is not defined for the specific foreign business partner in the system.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method may not be applicable for foreign transactions or is not set up correctly in the payment method configuration.
  Business Partner Settings: The foreign business partner may not have the necessary settings or configurations that allow for the specified payment method.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FZ806 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (or OBPM2 for payment method configuration) to check the payment method settings.
  Ensure that the payment method you are trying to use is defined for foreign business partners.
  
  
  
  Define Payment Method for Foreign Business Partners:
  
  If the payment method is not defined, you can create or modify the payment method settings to include foreign business partners.
  Make sure to specify the necessary parameters, such as the country and currency, that apply to foreign transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code BP to access the business partner master data.
  Check the settings for the foreign business partner to ensure that the payment method is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for SAP configuration in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM1/OBPM2: Payment method configuration.
  BP: Business partner master data maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payment methods and business partner configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payment methods and foreign business partners.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FZ806 error and successfully process payments for foreign business partners.