How To Fix ICL_CF238 - For this payee you can select the payment method "collective payment"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_CF - Insurance Solution Claims Settlement/Payment Financial Part

• Message number: 238

• Message text: For this payee you can select the payment method "collective payment"

What causes this issue?

An own contract account and an insurance object were found for payee
&v1& in the Collections & Disbursements system. These definitions match
the category defined in IMG activity
<DS:SIMG._ICL_TICL330.6BFF26453A56>Define General Parameters for FS-CD
</> in the <ZK>Insurance Object for Collective Payment Recipient
</> field.
The payment can therefore be reassigned to the contract account of &v1&
using a clearing payment method, and then paid out from there.

System Response

The system cannot propose a particular payment method to the user,
because several payment methods supporting such a procedure exist.

How to fix this error?

If you want to make the payment via the contract account of &v1&,
choose a suitable payment method.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_CF238 - For this payee you can select the payment method "collective payment" ?

  The SAP error message ICL_CF238 indicates that there is an issue with the payment method configuration for a specific payee in the context of collective payments. This error typically arises when the system is unable to process a collective payment for a payee due to certain settings or conditions not being met.
  Cause:
  
  
  Payment Method Configuration: The payment method for the payee may not be set up to allow collective payments. This can happen if the payment method is not configured correctly in the vendor master data or if it is not allowed for the specific payee.
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor or payee may not have the necessary settings in their master data to support collective payments. This includes settings related to payment terms, payment methods, or other relevant configurations.
  
  
  Collective Payment Settings: The collective payment functionality may not be enabled for the specific payment method being used, or there may be restrictions based on the payment type or country.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data: 
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Verify the payment method assigned to the vendor. Ensure that it is set up to allow collective payments.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payment method in the customizing settings (transaction code OBPM1 for payment methods).
  Ensure that the payment method is configured to allow collective payments.
  
  
  
  Collective Payment Settings:
  
  Review the settings for collective payments in the system. This can typically be found in the configuration for financial accounting or accounts payable.
  Ensure that the collective payment option is enabled for the payment method being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on how to configure collective payments correctly.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists when attempting to process the payment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK03 (Display Vendor), OBPM1 (Payment Method Configuration), and F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to process the payment has the necessary authorizations to perform collective payments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ICL_CF238 error and implement the appropriate solution.