How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EH005 - Payment priority &1 does not exist in clearing area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EH -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Payment priority &1 does not exist in clearing area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH005 - Payment priority &1 does not exist in clearing area &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH005 Payment priority &1 does not exist in clearing area &2 typically indicates that there is an issue with the payment priority configuration in the system. This error arises when the payment priority specified in a transaction does not exist for the clearing area being used.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Priority: The payment priority specified in the transaction does not exist in the configuration for the specified clearing area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The clearing area may not have been set up correctly to include the specified payment priority.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the payment priority field.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Priority Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for payment priorities. This can typically be found in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Business Transactions ? Outgoing Payments ? Automatic Payment Transactions ? Define Payment Priority.
  
  
  Ensure that the payment priority you are trying to use is defined for the clearing area in question.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Payment Priority:
  
  If the payment priority does not exist, you may need to create it. This involves defining the payment priority in the system and linking it to the appropriate clearing area.
  
  
  
  Verify Clearing Area Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the clearing area to ensure that it is correctly configured to accept the payment priority you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Double-check the transaction data to ensure that the payment priority is entered correctly without any typos.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBPM1 (for payment methods) or OBVCU (for clearing area configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to payment priority settings.
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the payment priority is correctly configured for the clearing area in question.