How To Fix PFM_12FI_AP012 - Payment authorization is a required field

PFM_12FI_AP012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_12FI_AP - Message class for FI: payment authorization

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Payment authorization is a required field

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PFM_12FI_AP012 - Details

• The SAP error message PFM_12FI_AP012 indicates that the payment authorization field is required but has not been filled in. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when processing payments or invoices in the Accounts Payable (AP) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Authorization: The payment authorization field is mandatory, and it has not been populated in the transaction you are trying to process.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to require payment authorization for certain types of transactions, and if this is not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  User Role and Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or fill in the payment authorization field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Fill in the Payment Authorization Field: Ensure that the payment authorization field is filled in before attempting to process the transaction. This may involve selecting an appropriate authorization code or entering the required information.
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration