How To Fix PFM_PAP_MESSAGES109 - Payment block "&1" is not customized. Document cannot be updated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_PAP_MESSAGES - PAP Message Class

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Payment block "&1" is not customized. Document cannot be updated.

What causes this issue?

You want to approve a PAP document that includes a document with a
payment block that is not customized in table <AB>PFM_ASS_PBLOCK</>.

System Response

The approval process is stopped.

How to fix this error?

Assign payment block indicator in Customizing using the
<DS:SIMG.PFM_PAP_BLK_IND>Define Payment Block Indicator for PAP
Documents</> activity or by maintaining view <AB>PFMV_ASS_PBLOCK.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_PAP_MESSAGES109 - Payment block "&1" is not customized. Document cannot be updated. ?

  The SAP error message PFM_PAP_MESSAGES109 indicates that there is a payment block set on a document, but the specific payment block type (represented by "&1") has not been customized in the system. This means that the system does not recognize the payment block, and as a result, it cannot process or update the document.
  Cause:
  
  Unconfigured Payment Block: The payment block type used in the document is not defined in the system's configuration. This could happen if a new payment block was introduced but not properly set up in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type may not be compatible with the payment block being used.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the payment block in the document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Block Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for payment blocks (e.g., Financial Accounting > Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Define Payment Blocks).
  Ensure that the payment block type in question is defined and customized according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Update Document:
  
  If the payment block is not needed, you can remove it from the document if it is appropriate to do so.
  If the payment block is necessary, ensure that it is correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding payment blocks to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a new or unexpected error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, FB02 for document changes, or FBL1N for vendor line items to investigate further.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment blocks and document configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, test the document processing to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.