How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RP_E705 - Specified medium for the outgoing payment order is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RP_E -

• Message number: 705

• 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_RP_E705 - Specified medium for the outgoing payment order is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP_E705 indicates that there is an issue with the specified medium for the outgoing payment order. This typically occurs when the system cannot find a valid payment medium format or configuration for the payment run you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Payment Medium Format: The payment medium format specified in the payment run is not valid or not configured correctly in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the payment medium (e.g., file format, payment method) is missing or incomplete.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method used in the payment run may not be compatible with the specified medium.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the required payment medium configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Medium Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) and verify that the payment medium format you are using is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the format is active and properly set up for the payment method you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Settings:
  
  Check the payment method settings in transaction code FBZP (Payment Program Configuration).
  Ensure that the payment method is correctly assigned to the company code and that the medium is valid for that payment method.
  
  
  
  Verify Payment Run Parameters:
  
  When executing the payment run (transaction F110), ensure that the parameters you have set (including the payment medium) are correct and correspond to the configurations in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to access the payment medium configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring payment mediums and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test payment run to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Configuration for Payment Program
  OBPM1: Payment Medium Formats
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PF1/MSG_RP_E705.