How To Fix PZ785 - Grouping not possible: different payees

PZ785 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 785

• Message text: Grouping not possible: different payees

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PZ785 - Grouping not possible: different payees ?

  The SAP error message PZ785, which states "Grouping not possible: different payees," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or payment processing when there are discrepancies in the payee information for the items being processed. This error indicates that the system cannot group certain payment items together because they are associated with different payees.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Payees: The most common cause of this error is that the payment items being processed have different payee identifiers (e.g., different employee IDs, vendor IDs, or account numbers).
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the payees, such as different bank accounts or payment methods.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the payment processing or payroll module that are not aligned with the grouping criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payee Information: Review the payee information for the items that are causing the error. Ensure that they all belong to the same payee or that they