How To Fix PZ146 - Payment request &1 has status &2, therefore release is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Payment request &1 has status &2, therefore release is not possible

What causes this issue?

Meaning of status:
01,,Payment request posted
02,,Payment request contained within a payment proposal
03,,Payment request paid (payment program)
11,,Payment request canceled
21,,Payment request parked
22,,Payment request posted (no release for payment)
99,,Error

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Release cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PZ146 - Payment request &1 has status &2, therefore release is not possible ?

  The SAP error message PZ146 indicates that a payment request cannot be released due to its current status. This message typically arises in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with payment processing.
  Cause:
  The error message PZ146 is triggered when you attempt to release a payment request that is not in a status that allows for release. Common statuses that might prevent a payment request from being released include:
  
  Blocked: The payment request is blocked for some reason (e.g., due to missing approvals or issues with the vendor).
  In Process: The payment request is still being processed and cannot be released until it is completed.
  Cancelled: The payment request has been cancelled and cannot be released.
  Completed: The payment request has already been processed and cannot be released again.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Status: Review the status of the payment request in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., F110 for automatic payment transactions) and checking the details of the payment request.
  
  
  Identify the Reason for the Status: Once you know the status, investigate why the payment request is in that state. This may involve checking for:
  
  Missing approvals or authorizations.
  Issues with the vendor master data.
  Any related documents that may be blocking the payment.
  
  
  
  Resolve the Issue: Depending on the identified reason, take appropriate action:
  
  If the payment request is blocked, resolve the blocking issue (e.g., obtain necessary approvals).
  If it is in process, wait until it is completed.
  If it is cancelled, you may need to create a new payment request.
  
  
  
  Retry the Release: After addressing the underlying issue, attempt to release the payment request again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FB03 (Display Document) to investigate payment requests and their statuses.
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to release payment requests. Sometimes, the inability to release a payment request may be due to insufficient user permissions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.