How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RP_E868 - Specify the converter for the payment advice note

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RP_E -

• Message number: 868

• Message text: Specify the converter for the payment advice note

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP_E868 - Specify the converter for the payment advice note ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP_E868 indicates that there is a missing specification for the converter related to the payment advice note. This error typically arises in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with payment advice notes in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system does not have a defined converter for the payment advice note format you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the payment advice note may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Custom Development: If there is custom development involved, the converter might not be properly implemented or registered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the configuration for payment advice notes.
  Ensure that the necessary converters are defined and correctly assigned to the payment advice note.
  
  
  
  Define Converter:
  
  If a converter is missing, you may need to define it. This can typically be done in the transaction code OBPM1 or through the relevant customizing path in the SAP menu.
  Make sure to specify the correct format and mapping for the payment advice note.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there is custom code involved, review it to ensure that the converter is being called correctly and that it is properly registered in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring payment advice notes and converters.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the payment advice note can be processed without errors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and custom code, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBPM1, FBPM, or others related to payment processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring payment advice notes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on payment processing and advice notes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /PF1/MSG_RP_E868.