How To Fix PZ020 - Payment methods identical - read the long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Payment methods identical - read the long text

What causes this issue?

The payment methods specified for the cash disbursement and cash
receipts for account transfers determine the SWIFT format - that is,
they control the payment object. A follow-up function determines
SWIFT-Format MT200 for the disbursement and MT210 for the receipt. To
permit this procedure, you must define different payment methods for
the disbursement and receipt.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PZ020 - Payment methods identical - read the long text ?

  The SAP error message PZ020, which states "Payment methods identical - read the long text," typically occurs in the context of payment processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that there are multiple payment methods that are configured in a way that they are considered identical, which can lead to confusion in processing payments.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that two or more payment methods have been defined with the same characteristics or parameters in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Configuration: Payment methods may have been set up with the same settings, such as the same bank details, payment type, or other relevant parameters.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for vendors or customers may have overlapping payment method configurations.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the payment methods in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PZ020 error, you can take the following