How To Fix /PF1/MSG_IPM_E200 - At least one payment order needs to be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_IPM_E -

• Message number: 200

• Message text: At least one payment order needs to be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_IPM_E200 - At least one payment order needs to be created ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_IPM_E200 with the description "At least one payment order needs to be created" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Payment Management module, particularly when dealing with payment processing. This error indicates that the system expects at least one payment order to be generated before proceeding with a specific action, such as executing a payment run or processing payments.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Payment Orders Created: The most common cause of this error is that there are no payment orders available for processing. This can happen if:
  
  The payment proposal did not generate any payment orders due to selection criteria not being met.
  There are no invoices or items that are due for payment.
  The payment run was not executed correctly.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The parameters used to create the payment proposal may be too restrictive, leading to no payment orders being generated.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues or configuration problems in the payment processing setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Proposal: 
  
  Go to the transaction for creating payment proposals (e.g., F110).
  Review the payment proposal to ensure that it has generated payment orders. If not, check the selection criteria and ensure that there are items due for payment.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: 
  
  Modify the selection criteria in the payment proposal to include more items or to broaden the date range.
  Ensure that the payment methods and other parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Documents: 
  
  Check if there are any invoices or documents that are due for payment. Ensure that they are properly posted and have the correct payment terms.
  
  
  
  Run Payment Proposal Again: 
  
  If necessary, re-run the payment proposal to generate the payment orders.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for payment processing in SAP. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on payment processing and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to payment processing include:
  
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  F111: Payment Run
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to create and process payment orders.
  
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.