How To Fix SAFM_EOPO311 - Payment Proposal number range missing from customizing table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFM_EOPO - Expenditure Order and Payment Order

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Payment Proposal number range missing from customizing table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFM_EOPO311 - Payment Proposal number range missing from customizing table ?

  The SAP error message SAFM_EOPO311 indicates that there is a missing payment proposal number range in the customizing table. This typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid number range for creating payment proposals in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The number range for payment proposals has not been defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range might be defined but not correctly assigned to the relevant company code or payment method.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range might be defined but is inactive or not available for use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO ? IMG ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Business Transactions ? Outgoing Payments ? Automatic Payment Transactions ? Define Payment Proposal Number Ranges.
  Ensure that a number range is defined for the payment proposal.
  
  
  
  Define a New Number Range (if missing):
  
  If no number range exists, you can create a new one.
  Click on "New Entries" and define a new number range for the payment proposal.
  Make sure to specify the interval and assign it to the relevant company code and payment method.
  
  
  
  Check Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the defined number range is correctly assigned to the payment method you are using.
  Navigate to Define Payment Methods for Company Code and verify that the payment method is linked to the correct number range.
  
  
  
  Activate Number Range:
  
  If the number range exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  Check the status of the number range and ensure it is set to active.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create a payment proposal again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBPM1 (for payment methods) and SNRO (for number range objects) to manage number ranges.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring payment proposals and number ranges.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for further investigation.