How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI634 - Number of recipient items is not specified for payment order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI -

• Message number: 634

• Message text: Number of recipient items is not specified for payment order &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI634 - Number of recipient items is not specified for payment order &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI634 indicates that there is an issue with the payment order in the system, specifically that the number of recipient items has not been specified. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when processing payment orders in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Missing Recipient Information: The payment order is expected to have recipient details (like the number of recipients or recipient accounts), but this information is either missing or not properly filled in.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payment processing module that are not set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the recipient items.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation of the payment order, the user may have skipped entering the necessary recipient details.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Order Details:
  
  Go back to the payment order that triggered the error and ensure that all required fields, especially those related to recipient information, are filled out correctly.
  Verify that the number of recipient items is specified and that the recipient accounts are valid.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, check the payment processing configuration to ensure that it is set up to handle recipient items correctly.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or financial module consultant to verify that the settings align with your organization's payment processing requirements.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Payment Order:
  
  If the payment order is still causing issues, consider deleting it and recreating it from scratch, ensuring that all necessary information is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific transaction or module you are working with. This can provide insights into required fields and common pitfalls.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes related to payment processing, such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) or F111 (Manual Payment Transactions).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user role has the necessary permissions to create and modify payment orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or updates that address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI634.