How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EV063 - Payment Block &1: Currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EV -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Payment Block &1: Currency &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV063 - Payment Block &1: Currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV063 indicates that there is a payment block on a purchase order (PO) due to currency issues. The message typically includes two parameters: &1 represents the payment block reason, and &2 represents the currency involved.
  Cause:
  
  
  Payment Block Reason: The payment block could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The purchase order is set to block payments for certain conditions (e.g., quality issues, incomplete documentation).
  The vendor has a payment block set in their master data.
  The invoice is not fully matched with the purchase order or goods receipt.
  
  
  
  Currency Issues: The currency specified in the error message may not match the expected currency for the transaction, or there may be issues with currency conversion rates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Block Reason:
  
  Go to the purchase order in question and check the payment block reason. You can do this by navigating to the PO in the SAP GUI and looking at the "Payment" tab.
  If the payment block is not justified, you may need to remove it. This can typically be done by changing the payment block status in the PO.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data to see if there is a payment block set for the vendor. If necessary, update the vendor master data to remove the block.
  
  
  
  Invoice Verification:
  
  Ensure that the invoice is correctly matched with the purchase order and goods receipt. If there are discrepancies, resolve them before proceeding with payment.
  
  
  
  Currency Configuration:
  
  Verify that the currency used in the purchase order matches the currency used in the invoice. If there are discrepancies, you may need to adjust the currency settings or perform currency conversion.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the payment block reason or how to resolve it, consult with your finance or accounts payable team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the purchase order details and check for payment blocks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling payment blocks and currency issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.