How To Fix PZ003 - Global settings for payment program not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PZ - Messages: Payment program for payment requests

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Global settings for payment program not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PZ003 - Global settings for payment program not maintained ?

  The SAP error message PZ003, which states "Global settings for payment program not maintained," typically occurs when the configuration for the payment program in SAP is incomplete or not properly set up. This error can prevent users from executing payment runs or processing payments.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The global settings for the payment program have not been maintained in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Payment Program Settings: The payment program settings may not be correctly defined or activated.
  Missing Payment Methods: The payment methods required for the payment program may not be defined or linked correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the payment program settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PZ003 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Program Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBVCU (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Payment Program > Define Global Settings for Payment Program).
  Ensure that the global settings for the payment program are maintained correctly. This includes defining the payment methods, company codes, and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Define Payment Methods:
  
  Ensure that the payment methods you intend to use are defined in the system. You can check this in the transaction code FBZP (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Payment Program > Define Payment Methods for Country).
  Make sure that the payment methods are assigned to the appropriate company codes and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute payment runs and access the payment program settings. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with an SAP functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting (FI) and payment processing.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test payment run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payment program functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Configuration for payment methods.
  OBVCU: Global settings for payment program.
  F110: Automatic payment transactions (to execute payment runs).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to the PZ003 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring payment programs and related settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PZ003 error and successfully configure the payment program in your SAP system.