How To Fix PFM_1020 - The payment medium to be used is 'O'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_1 - Message class for POCLIS

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The payment medium to be used is 'O'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_1020 - The payment medium to be used is 'O' ?

  The SAP error message PFM_1020, which states "The payment medium to be used is 'O'," typically relates to issues with the payment medium format in the context of payment processing. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when generating payment files or processing payments in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payment Medium Format: The payment medium format specified in the configuration or in the payment run is not valid or not set up correctly. The 'O' usually indicates a specific payment medium type that is not recognized or not configured properly in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The payment medium format may not be defined in the system, or the necessary configuration for the payment method is missing.
  Inconsistent Payment Method: The payment method used in the transaction may not correspond to the expected payment medium format.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Medium Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) and verify that the payment medium format is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the payment medium type 'O' is configured properly in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Settings:
  
  Check the payment method settings in FBZP (Payment Program Configuration) to ensure that the payment method is correctly assigned to the payment medium format.
  Make sure that the payment method used in the transaction corresponds to a valid payment medium format.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Medium in Payment Run:
  
  If you are running a payment program, ensure that the correct payment medium is selected in the payment run parameters.
  You may need to change the payment medium type to one that is valid and configured in your system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring payment mediums and methods.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Configuration for payment methods in the payment program.
  OBPM1: Configuration for payment medium formats.
  
  
  Payment Medium Formats: Different formats (like DTAUS, SEPA, etc.) are used for different types of payments, and each has specific configuration requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the PFM_1020 error message in SAP.