How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E898 - Delivery Method has to be filled according to SEPA Corresp. Flag selected

/PF1/MSG_PO_E898 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 898

• Message text: Delivery Method has to be filled according to SEPA Corresp. Flag selected

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/PF1/MSG_PO_E898 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E898 indicates that there is an issue with the delivery method in relation to the SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) correspondence flag that has been selected. This error typically arises in the context of payment processing or vendor master data management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a delivery method to be specified for a payment transaction, but it is either missing or incorrectly configured. Specifically, it is triggered when the SEPA correspondence flag is set, indicating that the payment should be processed in accordance with SEPA regulations, but the required delivery method is not provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK02 for general data or FK02 for company code data).
  Ensure that the delivery method is filled in the relevant sections, especially under the payment transactions tab.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Check