How To Fix PFM_01CA361 - It is only possible to create payment authorizations for status 31 or 32

PFM_01CA361 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_01CA - Generic messages for developments

• Message number: 361

• Message text: It is only possible to create payment authorizations for status 31 or 32

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_01CA361 - It is only possible to create payment authorizations for status 31 or 32 ?

  The SAP error message PFM_01CA361 indicates that a payment authorization can only be created for payment documents that have a status of 31 (Payment Request) or 32 (Payment Authorization). This error typically arises in the context of the Payment Management module in SAP, where certain actions are restricted based on the status of the payment document.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create a payment authorization for a payment document that is not in the allowed statuses (31 or 32). This could happen due to several reasons:
  
  The payment document is in a status that does not permit the creation of a payment authorization (e.g., status 30 - Payment Blocked, or status 33 - Payment Completed).
  There may be a workflow or process that has not been completed, preventing the document from reaching the required status.
  There could be a configuration issue in the payment processing settings.
  
  
  Solution:
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