How To Fix PZ587 - Bill of exchange, bill/ex. pymt req., and check/bill/ex. not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Bill of exchange, bill/ex. pymt req., and check/bill/ex. not allowed

What causes this issue?

Payment method &1 has been configured so that a bill of exchange, a
bill of exchange payment request, or check/bill of exchange payment
order is created. These functions are not supported in the payment
program for payment requests. This payment method is not permitted
here.

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 PZ587 - Bill of exchange, bill/ex. pymt req., and check/bill/ex. not allowed ?

  The SAP error message PZ587 indicates that there is an issue with processing a bill of exchange, payment request, or check/bill exchange in the system. This error typically arises when the system encounters a situation where the specified transaction is not allowed due to configuration or data issues.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to allow the processing of bills of exchange or payment requests for the specific transaction type or business scenario.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may not support the processing of bills of exchange or payment requests.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (e.g., vendor/customer master records) may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  Transaction Type Limitations: Certain transaction types may not be compatible with the use of bills of exchange or payment requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to bills of exchange and payment requests. Ensure that the relevant document types and transaction types are correctly set up to allow these processes.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Financial Accounting (FI) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Bill of Exchange.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types: Ensure that the document type you are using allows for the processing of bills of exchange or payment requests. You may need to create or modify a document type to enable this functionality.
  
  
  Verify Master Data: Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the relevant settings for bills of exchange are enabled.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the processing of bills of exchange or payment requests works as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring bills of exchange and payment requests.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.