How To Fix OQ_I149 - Payment indicator not set for card type & and category &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_I - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool for Settlement and Invoicing

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Payment indicator not set for card type & and category &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_I149 - Payment indicator not set for card type & and category & ?

  The SAP error message OQ_I149, which states "Payment indicator not set for card type & and category &," typically occurs in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with credit card transactions in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a payment because the necessary payment indicator has not been configured for the specified card type and category.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment indicator for the specified card type (e.g., Visa, MasterCard) and category (e.g., corporate, personal) has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Card Type/Category: The card type or category being used in the transaction does not match any existing configuration in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the card type or category fields during transaction processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the Financial Accounting or Sales and Distribution modules).
  Ensure that the payment indicator is set for the specific card type and category. This can typically be done in the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment methods) or similar configuration transactions.
  
  
  
  Set Payment Indicator:
  
  If the payment indicator is missing, create a new entry for the card type and category, and assign the appropriate payment indicator.
  Make sure to save the changes and transport them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Card Type/Category:
  
  Double-check the card type and category being used in the transaction to ensure they match the configured values in the system.
  Correct any discrepancies in the transaction data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBPM1, OBPM2, or OBPM3 for managing payment methods and indicators.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on configuring payment methods and indicators.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment configurations in SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OQ_I149 error and successfully process payments using the specified card type and category.