How To Fix H99MC008 - Payment method &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H99MC - Messages for the "Multiple Checks" functionality

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Payment method &1 is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H99MC008 - Payment method &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message H99MC008, which states "Payment method &1 is not permitted," typically occurs when a payment method that is not allowed for a specific transaction or configuration is being used. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the processing of invoices, payments, or other financial transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The payment method may not be configured correctly in the system for the specific transaction type or vendor/customer.
  Master Data Settings: The payment method may not be assigned to the vendor or customer master data.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain payment methods may be restricted for specific transaction types (e.g., certain payment methods may not be allowed for certain invoice types).
  Company Code Settings: The payment method may not be allowed for the specific company code involved in the transaction.
  Payment Method Determination: The system may not be able to determine the correct payment method based on the configuration settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Define Payment Methods for Company Code.
  Ensure that the payment method in question is defined and allowed for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the payment method is assigned correctly.
  Use transaction codes like FK03 (Display Vendor) or FD03 (Display Customer) to review the master data.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Verify if the payment method is allowed for the specific transaction type you are trying to process. This can be checked in the payment method configuration.
  
  
  
  Payment Method Determination:
  
  Ensure that the payment method determination process is set up correctly. This includes checking the payment method determination rules and ensuring that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to payment methods and their configurations for additional insights.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), FK03 (Display Vendor), FD03 (Display Customer), and F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified payment method.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.