How To Fix IHC252 - No IHC Customizing for creating external &1 payment orders in &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 252

• Message text: No IHC Customizing for creating external &1 payment orders in &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC252 - No IHC Customizing for creating external &1 payment orders in &2 ?

  The SAP error message IHC252 indicates that there is no IHC (In-House Cash) customizing available for creating external payment orders in the specified company code or business area. This error typically arises when trying to process payment orders in the In-House Cash module without the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The primary cause of this error is that the necessary customizing settings for the In-House Cash module have not been defined for the specified company code or business area.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the IHC module that prevent the system from processing external payment orders.
  Company Code/Business Area Issues: The company code or business area specified in the transaction may not have been set up correctly in the IHC configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IHC252 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check IHC Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Financial Supply Chain Management -> In-House Cash -> Basic Settings -> Define Company Codes.
  Ensure that the company code you are working with is properly configured for IHC.
  
  
  
  Define Payment Order Types:
  
  In the same IMG area, check if the payment order types are defined correctly.
  Navigate to Payment Order settings and ensure that the external payment order types are set up for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Business Area Settings:
  
  If you are using business areas, ensure that they are also configured correctly in the IHC settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create payment orders in the IHC module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to IHC configuration for any additional steps or requirements that may have been overlooked.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IHC1 (for IHC payment order processing) and IHC2 (for IHC payment order display).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to IHC252 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IHC252 error and successfully create external payment orders in the specified company code.