How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RP905 - Specified medium for the outgoing payment order is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RP -

• Message number: 905

• Message text: Specified medium for the outgoing payment order is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP905 - Specified medium for the outgoing payment order is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP905 indicates that there is an issue with the specified medium for the outgoing payment order. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid medium for processing the payment, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Medium Configuration: The medium specified for the payment order may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Missing Payment Medium Format: The payment medium format required for the outgoing payment may not be set up in the system.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method used may not be compatible with the specified medium.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may not have the correct payment medium settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the payment with the specified medium.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payment Medium Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) and verify that the payment medium format is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the medium type is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Settings:
  
  Check the payment method settings in the configuration (transaction code FBZP).
  Ensure that the payment method is correctly assigned to the company code and that it supports the specified medium.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data (transaction codes XK03 for vendors or FD03 for customers) to ensure that the payment medium is correctly specified.
  Make sure that the payment terms and payment methods are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the payment process with the specified medium.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Medium:
  
  If possible, try using a different payment medium to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is specific to the medium being used.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Configuration for payment methods.
  OBPM1: Payment medium format configuration.
  XK03/FD03: Display vendor/customer master data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for payment processing and payment medium configuration for detailed guidance.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.