How To Fix PZ694 - Payment method & not maintained in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 694

• Message text: Payment method & not maintained in company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PZ694 - Payment method & not maintained in company code & ?

  The SAP error message PZ694 indicates that a specific payment method has not been maintained for a particular company code in the system. This error typically arises during the payment processing or when attempting to execute a payment run.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A payment method is not defined for the specified company code in the configuration settings.
  The payment method being used is not valid for the vendor or customer account in question.
  There may be a mismatch between the payment method and the company code settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PZ694 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Define Payment Methods for Company Code.
  Ensure that the payment method in question is defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Maintain Payment Method for Vendor/Customer:
  
  If the payment method is defined, check if it is assigned to the specific vendor or customer account.
  Go to the vendor or customer master data (transaction codes XK02 for vendors or FD02 for customers).
  Under the Payment Transactions tab, ensure that the correct payment method is assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Settings:
  
  Ensure that the payment method is active and configured correctly (e.g., check if it is set for electronic payments, checks, etc.).
  Verify that the payment method is compatible with the payment type you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly set up and that there are no restrictions or issues with the company code configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Payment Run:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the payment run again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the configuration settings.
  XK02: Change vendor master data.
  FD02: Change customer master data.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on payment methods and configuration settings.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment methods and master data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PZ694 error and successfully process payments in SAP. If the issue persists, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.