How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CUST111 - Medium &1 is still being used as a payment method in clearing area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CUST -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Medium &1 is still being used as a payment method in clearing area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CUST111 - Medium &1 is still being used as a payment method in clearing area &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CUST111 indicates that a specific payment medium (denoted as &1) is still being used in a clearing area (denoted as &2). This typically occurs when you are trying to deactivate or delete a payment medium that is currently in use, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Active Payment Medium: The payment medium you are trying to deactivate or delete is still being referenced in one or more clearing areas.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configurations or settings in the payment medium that are preventing it from being deactivated.
  Open Transactions: There might be open transactions or documents that are still using the payment medium.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code FBZP for payment program configuration).
  Check the clearing area settings to see where the payment medium is being used.
  
  
  
  Identify Open Transactions:
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N, FBL3N, or FBL5N to check for open items or transactions that might be using the payment medium.
  Ensure that there are no pending transactions that reference the payment medium.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find any references to the payment medium in the clearing area, you will need to either complete, clear, or change those transactions to another payment medium.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Payment Medium:
  
  Once you have ensured that the payment medium is no longer in use, you can proceed to deactivate or delete it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the steps or the implications of deactivating a payment medium, consult the SAP documentation or your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBZP (Payment Program Configuration), OBPM1 (Payment Medium Workbench), and others that may help in managing payment mediums.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment mediums and clearing areas.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your payment mediums in SAP.