How To Fix PM288 - Account number or cash management account name expected

PM288 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Account number or cash management account name expected

What causes this issue?

When inserting payment advice notes, you must enter the account number
or the account name.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM288 - Account number or cash management account name expected ?

  The SAP error message PM288 ("Account number or cash management account name expected") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when working with cash management in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects an account number or a cash management account name to be provided, but it is either missing or incorrectly formatted.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Account Information: The account number or cash management account name has not been entered in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cash management or financial accounts may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect data formats in the account number or name.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or view the account information.
  Master Data Issues: The account number or cash management account may not exist in the system or may be inactive.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the account number or