How To Fix SAFM_EXPO003 - Ground for Payment Type doesn't exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFM_EXPO - KSA Expenditure Order

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Ground for Payment Type doesn't exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFM_EXPO003 - Ground for Payment Type doesn't exist ?

  The SAP error message SAFM_EXPO003 indicates that there is an issue with the payment type configuration in the system. Specifically, it means that the "Ground for Payment Type" (or "Reason for Payment Type") does not exist in the system for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment type you are trying to use has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Payment Type: The payment type specified in the transaction does not match any of the defined payment types in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the payment type field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for payment types and ensure that the payment type you are trying to use is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Payment Type:
  
  If the payment type does not exist, you may need to create it. This typically involves