How To Fix FZ818 - Payment with partner bank category &1, items with partner bank cat. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Payment with partner bank category &1, items with partner bank cat. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ818 - Payment with partner bank category &1, items with partner bank cat. &2 ?

  The SAP error message FZ818 indicates a mismatch between the partner bank categories in a payment transaction. Specifically, it occurs when there is an inconsistency between the bank category of the payment and the bank category of the items being processed. 
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Bank Categories: The payment document is trying to process items that have different partner bank categories. For example, if the payment is set to use a specific bank category (like "1" for domestic payments), but the items are set to another category (like "2" for international payments), this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payment program or in the vendor/customer master data that are not aligned.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the payment or item details can lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Partner Bank Categories: Review the partner bank categories for both the payment and the items. Ensure that they match. You can do this by checking the payment document and the line items associated with it.
  Adjust Payment Settings: If the payment is intended to cover items with different bank categories, you may need to adjust the payment settings or split the payment into separate transactions that align with the respective bank categories.
  Review Master Data: Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the bank details and categories are correctly maintained.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the payment program (transaction code: FBZP) to ensure that the settings for bank categories are correctly defined.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FBZP (Payment Program Configuration), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify payment and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FZ818 error in your SAP system.