How To Fix PZ152 - Payment run &1/&2 not completed during waiting period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Payment run &1/&2 not completed during waiting period

What causes this issue?

Payment run &1/&2 was not completed within the waiting time. Use
transaction F111 to check the payment run.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PZ152 - Payment run &1/&2 not completed during waiting period ?

  The SAP error message PZ152 indicates that a payment run has not been completed due to a waiting period. This typically occurs in the context of the payment processing module in SAP, particularly when dealing with payment runs in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Cause:
  The error message PZ152 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incomplete Payment Run: The payment run may have been initiated but not completed due to various reasons such as missing data, incorrect configurations, or system errors.
  
  
  Waiting Period: The payment run is in a waiting state, possibly due to dependencies on other processes or transactions that need to be completed first.
  
  
  Locking Issues: There may be locks on the payment run due to other users or processes accessing the same data.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the payment program or related financial settings can lead to this error.
  
  
  Batch Job Issues: If the payment run is scheduled as a batch job, it may be waiting for resources or other jobs to complete.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PZ152 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Run Status: Go to the payment run transaction (e.g., F110) and check the status of the payment run. Ensure that it is not in a waiting state due to other dependencies.
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the logs for the payment run to identify any specific errors or warnings that may indicate why the run is incomplete.
  
  
  Release Locks: If there are locks on the payment run, you may need to release them. This can be done by checking transaction SM12 for any locks related to the payment run and releasing them if necessary.
  
  
  Verify Configuration: Ensure that the payment program and related configurations are set up correctly. This includes checking payment methods, house banks, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  Re-run Payment Run: If the issue persists, you may need to cancel the current payment run and re-initiate it. Make sure to address any underlying issues before doing so.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant logs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) and SM12 (Lock Entries).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the PZ152 error in your SAP system.