How To Fix ICLCUST271 - Payment type &1: Name field is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLCUST - Checking Customizing Tables

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Payment type &1: Name field is empty

What causes this issue?

The name for the payment type in your logon language only consists of
blanks.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create a name for payment type &V1&.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLCUST271 - Payment type &1: Name field is empty ?

  The SAP error message ICLCUST271, which states "Payment type &1: Name field is empty," typically occurs in the context of configuring payment types in the SAP system, particularly in the area of financial transactions or customer/vendor master data.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a required field, specifically the "Name" field for a payment type, is not filled in. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The payment type has been defined in the system, but the name or description for that payment type has not been entered.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or imported, the name field may not have been populated correctly.
  User Error: During the creation or modification of payment types, the user may have overlooked entering the name.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the name field for the specified payment type is filled in. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area for payment types. This is usually found under:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Payment Transactions ? Define Payment Methods for Country.
  
  
  
  
  
  Locate the Payment Type:
  
  Find the payment type that corresponds to the error message (indicated by &1).
  Check the details of the payment type.
  
  
  
  Fill in the Name Field:
  
  Ensure that the "Name" or "Description" field is filled in with an appropriate value.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the payment type to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBPM1 (for payment methods) or OBVCU (for payment type configuration) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring payment methods and types.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment type configurations.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to include your changes in a transport request for moving to production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.