How To Fix PZ438 - Payment not to be made until &1, next payment run on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 438

• Message text: Payment not to be made until &1, next payment run on &2

What causes this issue?

The calculation of the latest possible run date to reach the value date
at the house bank resulted in &V1&. Because &V2& was entered as the
date of the next payment run, the payment will not be made in this run.

System Response

Payment is not made.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PZ438 - Payment not to be made until &1, next payment run on &2 ?

  The SAP error message PZ438 indicates that a payment cannot be processed until a specified date, which is typically related to the payment run schedule. This message is often encountered in the context of payroll or vendor payments when the system is configured to restrict payments until a certain date.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Date Restriction: The payment is scheduled to be made only after a specific date, which is indicated in the error message. This is often due to the payment run being configured to only process payments after a certain cutoff date.
  Payment Run Configuration: The payment run settings may have been configured to prevent payments from being processed until a certain date to ensure that all necessary approvals or checks are completed.
  Payroll Processing: In payroll scenarios, this could be related to the payroll period not being closed or finalized, preventing any payments from being made until the next scheduled payment run.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Dates: Review the payment date specified in the error message. Ensure that the current date is on or after the specified date for the payment to be processed.
  Adjust Payment Run Schedule: If you have the necessary permissions, you may need to adjust the payment run schedule or configuration to allow for earlier payments if that is appropriate for your business process.
  Finalize Payroll: If this error occurs in a payroll context, ensure that the payroll has been finalized and that all necessary approvals have been completed before the next payment run.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the payment run configuration or the implications of changing it, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) to review or adjust payment runs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding payment processing and payroll runs for more detailed procedures.
  Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PZ438 error and successfully process the payment.