How To Fix /PF1/MSG_OPM_E201 - Maintain Customizing for Bank Payment Transaction Type Codes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_OPM_E -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Maintain Customizing for Bank Payment Transaction Type Codes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_OPM_E201 - Maintain Customizing for Bank Payment Transaction Type Codes ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_OPM_E201 indicates that there is a need to maintain customizing for bank payment transaction type codes in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a bank payment transaction, but the necessary configuration for the transaction type is missing or incomplete.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The transaction type code for bank payments has not been defined or maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The existing settings for the transaction type may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the transaction type settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the customizing settings for the bank payment transaction type codes. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Business Transactions -> Outgoing Payments -> Maintain Payment Transaction Types.
  
  
  
  Maintain Transaction Types:
  
  In the "Maintain Payment Transaction Types" screen, check if the required transaction type is listed.
  If it is missing, you will need to create a new entry for the transaction type.
  If it exists, ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including the payment method, bank details, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that any dependencies or related settings (such as payment methods, bank accounts, etc.) are also correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain these settings. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBPM1 (for payment methods) or OBVCU (for customizing payment transaction types) to access specific settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring payment transaction types and related settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP functional consultant for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the bank payment transaction type codes are properly maintained in your SAP system.