How To Fix HRPIQ00HRBP301 - Payment method &1 does not exist or not allowed as default payment method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00HRBP - Messages for customizing check (English)

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Payment method &1 does not exist or not allowed as default payment method

<SE><ZH>&CAUSE&</></>
There are two possible reasons:
Payment method &V1& does not exist in company code &V2&.
Payment method &V1& requires bank details or payment card data;
therefore, payment method &V1& cannot be set as the default payment
method for creating the student's contract accounts.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

RESET N1

System Response

How to fix this error?

To create the payment method &V1& in the Company Code &V2&.
Since company code &V2& is in country &V3&, you must define payment
method &V1& for this country. If the company code &V2& has not been
maintain in any country, make sure you maintain the country for this
company code first.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUSAPCOX02>Maintain country key for the company code
</> &V2& in customizing for <LS>Enterprise Structure </>by choosing<LS>
Definition -> Financial Accounting -> Define, copy, delete, check
company code</>.
<DS:SIMG._FICABTPY_VC_TFK042Z>Define payment method</> &V1& in
customizing for <LS>Financial Accounting</> by choosing<LS> Contract
Account -> Business Transaction -> Payments -> Incoming/Outgoing
Payment Creation -> Define Payment Methods</>.
When you maintain the detail for payment method &V1& in the <LS>Payment
Methods: Detail </>screen, make sure you do not:
Choose the<LS> Payment card</> button in the <LS>Processing type</>
sub-tag.
Check the <LS>Bank detail</> flag in the<LS> Required master record
specifications</> sub-tag.
Define the necessary specifications for the responsible Company Code
&V2& in customizing for <LS>Financial Accounting </>by choosing
<LS>Contract Account -> Business Transaction -> Payments ->
Incoming/Outgoing Payment Creation -> Define Specification for
Responsible Company Code.</>
If you want to assign a payment method that requires bank details or
payment card data to certain students, you can change the payment
method when you maintain a student's contract account.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00HRBP301 - Payment method &1 does not exist or not allowed as default payment method ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00HRBP301 indicates that the specified payment method (denoted by &1) is either not defined in the system or is not allowed to be set as the default payment method for a particular business process, such as payroll or vendor payments.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Method Not Defined: The payment method you are trying to use has not been configured in the system.
  Payment Method Restrictions: The payment method may be restricted for certain types of transactions or for specific employee groups.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to payment methods in the relevant SAP modules (e.g., HR, FI).
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified payment method.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for payment methods (e.g., for payroll, check under Payroll > Payment Methods).
  Ensure that the payment method you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Settings:
  
  Verify that the payment method is allowed for the specific employee group or transaction type.
  Check if the payment method is set as a default payment method in the employee master data.
  
  
  
  Update Employee Master Data:
  
  If the payment method is valid, ensure that it is correctly assigned in the employee's master data (Transaction code: PA30).
  Check the "Payment" infotype (e.g., Infotype 0009) to see if the payment method is correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the payment method. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring payment methods and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data.
  
  
  Infotypes: 
  
  Infotype 0009 (Bank Details) is commonly used for payment method configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.