How To Fix SAFM_EOPO072 - Customizing missing for company code &1 and payment type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFM_EOPO - Expenditure Order and Payment Order

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Customizing missing for company code &1 and payment type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFM_EOPO072 - Customizing missing for company code &1 and payment type &2 ?

  The SAP error message SAFM_EOPO072 indicates that there is a missing customizing entry for a specific company code and payment type in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with payment runs or payment methods.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified company code and payment type. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The required customizing settings for the payment method in the specified company code have not been maintained.
  Incorrect Payment Type: The payment type being used may not be valid for the specified company code.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or may be incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Outgoing Payments > Automatic Outgoing Payments > Payment Methods in Country.
  Ensure that the payment method for the specified company code is correctly configured. You should verify that the payment method is assigned to the company code and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Maintain Payment Method:
  
  If the payment method is missing, you will need to create or maintain it. Ensure that the payment method is defined for the relevant company code and that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or specific steps for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test payment run to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  FBZP: Configuration for payment methods.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAFM_EOPO072 error message. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.