How To Fix PZ695 - Payment method & not maintained for country &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 695

• Message text: Payment method & not maintained for country &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PZ695 - Payment method & not maintained for country & ?

  The SAP error message PZ695 indicates that a payment method has not been maintained for a specific country in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to process a payment or create a payment document, and the system cannot find a valid payment method associated with the specified country.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment method for the specified country has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method being used is not valid for the country in question.
  Country-Specific Settings: The payment method may be country-specific, and the necessary settings have not been defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PZ695 error, you need to maintain the payment method for the specified country. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Payment Transactions -> Payment Methods -> Define Payment Methods for Country
  
  
  
  
  Define Payment Method:
  
  In the configuration screen, select the country for which you want to maintain the payment method.
  Check if the payment method you are trying to use is listed. If not, you will need to create a new entry.
  Click on "New Entries" to add a new payment method for the specified country.
  Fill in the required fields, including the payment method code, description, and any other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Assign Payment Method to Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the payment method is assigned to the relevant company code.
  You can do this by navigating to:
  SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Payment Transactions -> Payment Methods -> Assign Payment Methods to Company Code
  
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that any other dependencies or configurations related to the payment method are also correctly set up, such as bank details, payment terms, etc.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on configuring payment methods.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBPM1 (for defining payment methods) and OBPM2 (for assigning payment methods to company codes) for quicker access.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment method configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or check for any additional customizations that may affect payment processing in your specific SAP environment.