How To Fix SAFM_EOPO090 - Payment basis document type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFM_EOPO - Expenditure Order and Payment Order

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Payment basis document type &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The payment basis document type you have specified is not defined in the
system.

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?

Check the payment basis document types defined in the system using the
customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.SAFM_APV_PYBSTYP>Define Payment Basis Document Types</> and
use one of the defined payment basis document types. Alternatively, you
can also configure a new payment basis document type using the same
customizing activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFM_EOPO090 - Payment basis document type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SAFM_EOPO090 indicates that the payment basis document type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payment processing or financial transactions where a specific document type is required for the operation to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type specified in the transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not have been configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings were not completed during system setup or if the document type was deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified document type.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly upgraded or if changes were transported from another system, the document type may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type specified in the transaction is correct. Ensure that it matches the expected format and spelling.
  Configuration Check:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for payment processing or document types.
  Check if the document type exists and is properly configured.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the settings.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document type. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing configurations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the document type in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document types) or SPRO (to access configuration settings) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert 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.