How To Fix /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES142 - Enter the outgoing payment method for the payment recipient

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Enter the outgoing payment method for the payment recipient

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES142 - Enter the outgoing payment method for the payment recipient ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES142 indicates that the outgoing payment method for the payment recipient has not been specified. This error typically occurs in the context of payment processing, where the system requires a defined payment method to proceed with the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Method: The payment recipient (vendor or customer) does not have a payment method assigned in their master data.
  Configuration Issues: The payment method may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Incomplete Payment Proposal: The payment proposal may not have been fully populated with the necessary details, including the payment method.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the vendor or customer master data in SAP.
  Ensure that the payment method is assigned to the relevant payment recipient. This can usually be found in the "Payment Transactions" tab of the vendor or customer master record.
  If the payment method is missing, add the appropriate payment method.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in SAP (Transaction code: OBPM1 for vendors or OBPM2 for customers).
  Ensure that the payment method is correctly set up and is active.
  
  
  
  Update Payment Proposal:
  
  If you are working with a payment proposal, ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  You may need to regenerate the payment proposal after making changes to the master data.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Program Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the payment program (Transaction code: F110).
  Ensure that the payment method is included in the payment program configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FK02: Change Vendor Master Data
  FD02: Change Customer Master Data
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  OBPM1/OBPM2: Payment Method Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to vendor/customer master data and payment configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully process the outgoing payment.