How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RE118 - Payment Order Type Group doesn¦t exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RE -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Payment Order Type Group doesn¦t exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RE118 - Payment Order Type Group doesn¦t exist ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RE118 Payment Order Type Group doesn’t exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specified payment order type group in the configuration. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when processing payment orders or during configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment order type group has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The payment order type group being referenced may have been entered incorrectly or does not exist in the current configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payment order type group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for payment order types in the SAP system. This can typically be found under the following path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Define Payment Order Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the payment order type group you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the payment order type group to ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the defined groups in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the payment order type group was included in the transport request and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the payment order type group. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring payment order types and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary checks, or SE16 for table checks to investigate further.
  Tables: Relevant tables to check include:
  
  T042 (Payment Order Types)
  T042T (Text for Payment Order Types)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.