How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EH120 - Payment item priority &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EH -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Payment item priority &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH120 - Payment item priority &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH120 Payment item priority &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to process a payment item with a priority that has not been defined in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the processing of purchase orders, invoices, or payment runs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment item priority specified in the transaction does not exist in the configuration settings of the SAP system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered an incorrect payment item priority that is not recognized by the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be properly configured to handle certain payment item priorities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for payment processing or purchase order management.
  Look for settings related to payment item priorities and ensure that the priority in question is defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction or document that triggered the error.
  Ensure that the payment item priority is correctly entered and matches one of the defined priorities in the system.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Priority:
  
  If the priority is indeed missing, you may need to create it in the configuration settings. This typically involves defining the payment item priority in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on payment item priorities and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), ME21N (for creating purchase orders), or F110 (for payment runs) to navigate through the relevant areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify payment item priorities in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.