How To Fix PZ370 - Bills of exchange not possible for G/L account payments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 370

• Message text: Bills of exchange not possible for G/L account payments

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PZ370 - Bills of exchange not possible for G/L account payments ?

  The SAP error message PZ370, which states "Bills of exchange not possible for G/L account payments," typically occurs when you attempt to create a bill of exchange (BoE) for a General Ledger (G/L) account payment that is not configured to allow such transactions. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  G/L Account Configuration: The G/L account you are trying to use may not be set up to allow bills of exchange. This can happen if the account is not marked as a "bill of exchange" account in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Payment Method: The payment method being used may not be compatible with bills of exchange. Certain payment methods are designated for specific types of transactions.
  
  
  Document Type: The document type used for the transaction may not support bills of exchange.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction type may not be configured to allow bills of exchange.
  
  
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may not allow for bills of exchange for the specific G/L account or payment method.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Settings:
  
  Go to the G/L account configuration in the SAP system (Transaction Code: FS00).
  Ensure that the account is set up to allow bills of exchange. This can usually be found in the "Control Data" tab where you can check the "Bill of Exchange" indicator.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method:
  
  Check the payment method configuration (Transaction Code: FBZP).
  Ensure that the payment method you are using is allowed for bills of exchange.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Verify the document type settings (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Ensure that the document type used for the transaction supports bills of exchange.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Review:
  
  Check the transaction type settings in the configuration (Transaction Code: OBV2).
  Ensure that the transaction type allows for bills of exchange.
  
  
  
  Company Code Settings:
  
  Review the company code settings related to bills of exchange (Transaction Code: OBV2).
  Ensure that the company code is configured to allow bills of exchange for the relevant G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) documentation for detailed information on configuring bills of exchange and related settings.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that bills of exchange can be processed as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these configurations, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting.