How To Fix P9431 - No special payment text found in table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P9 - EU-Specific Messages: Pymnt Program, Banks, Pymnt Methods

• Message number: 431

• Message text: No special payment text found in table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P9431 - No special payment text found in table &1 ?

  The SAP error message P9431 "No special payment text found in table &1" typically occurs in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with special payment texts that are required for certain transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding entry in the specified table for the special payment text that is needed for the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the required special payment text is not defined in the relevant table (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payment processing settings that lead to the absence of the necessary text.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method being used may not be correctly configured to include the special payment text.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it is possible that the special payment texts were not migrated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Entries: Verify the entries in the relevant table (the name of the table will be indicated in the error message). Ensure that the required special payment text is present.
  
  Common tables to check include T042Z (for payment methods) or T042 (for payment text).
  
  
  
  Maintain Payment Texts: If the required text is missing, you can add it using transaction codes like:
  
  OBPM1: To maintain payment methods for company codes.
  OBPM2: To maintain payment methods for special G/L transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for payment methods and ensure that they are set up correctly to include special payment texts.
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant sections for payment processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payment processing to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBPM1, OBPM2, and SPRO for configuration and maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain payment texts.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.