How To Fix IDFB305 - The OCR payment reference is incomplete

IDFB305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFB - Payment Reference Numbers

• Message number: 305

• Message text: The OCR payment reference is incomplete

What causes this issue?

The OCR payment reference consists out of the following three
components:
- Card type code
- Payment reference number
- Bank account of payee
At least one of these components is missing in the entered OCR payment
reference.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFB305 - The OCR payment reference is incomplete ?

  The SAP error message IDFB305, which states "The OCR payment reference is incomplete," typically occurs in the context of processing payments using the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) functionality in SAP. This error indicates that the payment reference information required for processing the OCR payment is missing or incomplete.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The payment reference field may not have been filled out completely in the payment document.
  Incorrect Format: The format of the payment reference may not meet the required standards or specifications.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to OCR processing in SAP.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of payment documents can lead to incomplete references.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payment Document: Review the payment document to ensure that all required fields, especially the payment reference, are filled out correctly.
  Correct Format: Ensure that the payment reference adheres to the expected format. This may involve checking for specific characters, length, or