How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RP_E901 - Specified format for the outgoing payment order is not valid

/PF1/MSG_RP_E901 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RP_E -

• Message number: 901

• Message text: Specified format 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_E901 - Specified format for the outgoing payment order is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP_E901 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the outgoing payment order. This error typically arises when the system is unable to process a payment order due to an invalid or unsupported format. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Payment Format: The payment format specified in the configuration may not match the requirements of the payment method or the bank.
  Missing Configuration: The payment method or the bank details may not be properly configured in the system.
  Invalid Payment Medium: The payment medium format (like SEPA, DTAUS, etc.) may not be correctly set up or may not be supported by the bank.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being sent in the payment order, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data types.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the payment format being used may not be compatible with