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

PZ003 - Overview

• 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