How To Fix PM049 - House bank determination failed at bank role stage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 049

• Message text: House bank determination failed at bank role stage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM049 - House bank determination failed at bank role stage ?

  The SAP error message PM049, which states "House bank determination failed at bank role stage," typically occurs in the context of payment processing in SAP, particularly when the system is unable to determine the appropriate house bank for a payment transaction. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of PM049 Error
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The house bank may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing entries in the house bank master data or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Bank Role Assignment: The bank role may not be assigned correctly to the house bank. Each house bank must have the appropriate roles assigned to it for the payment process to work.
  
  
  Payment Method Issues: The payment method being used may not be compatible with the house bank or may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may not be aligned with the house bank configuration, leading to a failure in determining the house bank.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary data to determine the house bank.
  
  
  Solutions to PM049 Error
  
  
  Check House Bank Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI12 (House Bank) and verify that the house bank is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the bank account is active and that all necessary details (like bank key, account number, etc.) are filled in.
  
  
  
  Verify Bank Role Assignment:
  
  Check the bank roles assigned to the house bank. Use transaction code FI12 to review the roles and ensure that the necessary roles (like "Payment" or "Cash Management") are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Check the payment method configuration in transaction code FBZP (Payment Program Configuration). Ensure that the payment method is correctly linked to the house bank.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly set up to use the house bank. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the company code.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payment has the necessary authorizations to access the house bank data.
  
  
  
  Test Payment Run:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test payment run to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI12: House Bank Configuration
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  OBPM1: Define House Banks
  OBPM2: Assign House Banks to Company Codes
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring house banks and payment methods.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to house bank determination.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PM049 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.