How To Fix FZ959 - File type & requires a unique payment method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 959

• Message text: File type & requires a unique payment method

What causes this issue?

You selected bills of exchange with differing payment methods, or the
selection contains bills of exchange without a payment method.
File creation is only possible for one payment method.

How to fix this error?

Check your selection.
If the payment method is missing in manually posted bills of exchange,
you have to maintain it before the creation of the presentation file.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ959 - File type & requires a unique payment method ?

  The SAP error message FZ959, which states "File type & requires a unique payment method," typically occurs in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with electronic payment files. This error indicates that the system expects a specific payment method to be used exclusively for the file type being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Method Configuration: The payment method associated with the payment file type is not set up to allow multiple payment methods. This means that the system expects all entries in the file to use the same payment method.
  File Type and Payment Method Mismatch: The file type being processed may not be compatible with the payment methods defined in the system.
  Multiple Payment Methods in File: If the payment file contains transactions with different payment methods, the system will raise this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in SAP (Transaction code: OBVCU).
  Ensure that the payment method associated with the file type is set to allow only one payment method.
  
  
  
  Review Payment File:
  
  Inspect the payment file being processed to ensure that all entries use the same payment method.
  If there are multiple payment methods, you may need to split the file into separate files, each containing only one payment method.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Method Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the settings for the payment method to allow for multiple payment methods if that aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to payment methods and file types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBVCU: Configuration for payment methods.
  F110: Automatic payment transactions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the payment processing works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FZ959 error and ensure that your payment processing runs smoothly. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.