How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RP_E704 - Specify the medium for the outgoing payment order

/PF1/MSG_RP_E704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RP_E -

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Specify the medium for the outgoing payment order

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP_E704 - Specify the medium for the outgoing payment order ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP_E704 indicates that the system requires you to specify the medium for the outgoing payment order. This typically occurs in the context of payment processing, where the system needs to know how the payment will be executed (e.g., via check, bank transfer, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Medium Specification: The payment medium (e.g., electronic transfer, check) has not been specified in the payment run configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment method may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to determine how the payment should be processed.
  Incomplete Payment Run: The payment run may not have been fully set up, or required fields may be missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FBZP (Payment Program Configuration).
  Ensure that the payment method you are using is correctly configured. Check the settings for