How To Fix MDG_FICA_BOLUI012 - More than 5 payment methods are not allowed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_FICA_BOLUI - MDG Contract Account: General Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: More than 5 payment methods are not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_FICA_BOLUI012 - More than 5 payment methods are not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_FICA_BOLUI012 indicates that more than five payment methods have been assigned to a business partner or customer in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, which is not allowed by the system configuration. This restriction is typically in place to ensure data integrity and to streamline payment processing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to assign more than five payment methods to a business partner or customer in the Master Data Governance (MDG) for Financial Accounting (FICA) module. The system has a predefined limit on the number of payment methods that can be associated with a single entity, and exceeding this limit triggers the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Assigned Payment Methods:
  
  Check the payment methods currently assigned to the business partner or customer. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP where payment methods are maintained.
  
  
  
  Remove Unnecessary Payment Methods:
  
  If there are more than five payment methods assigned, identify which ones are not needed and remove them. Keep only the essential payment methods that the business partner or customer will use.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If you believe that more than five payment methods should be allowed, consult with your SAP system administrator or configuration team. They can check the configuration settings in the system to see if the limit can be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the limitation and provide documentation or training on how to manage payment methods effectively within the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process to ensure that the error does not occur again and that the business partner or customer can be processed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage payment methods.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to payment methods.
  Master Data Governance: Familiarize yourself with the MDG processes and workflows, as they may have specific requirements or limitations regarding payment methods.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.