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 steps:
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in the SAP system (Transaction code: OBPM1 for payment methods).
  Check for any duplicate entries or configurations that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the vendor or customer master data to ensure that there are no conflicting payment methods assigned.
  Ensure that each vendor or customer has unique payment methods assigned where necessary.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate payment methods, you can either modify them to make them unique or delete the unnecessary duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests reading the long text for more details. You can do this by navigating to the error message in the SAP system and checking the long text for specific guidance related to your configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the payment processing again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBPM1 (Payment Methods) and OBBP (Payment Program) for managing payment methods and configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on payment methods and their configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PZ020 error in your SAP system.