How To Fix /SAPCE/FK_MES013 - Parameter for outcoming payment method not filled.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/FK_MES -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Parameter for outcoming payment method not filled.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_MES013 - Parameter for outcoming payment method not filled. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_MES013 Parameter for outgoing payment method not filled typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when processing outgoing payments. This error indicates that the system requires a payment method to be specified for the outgoing payment, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment method for outgoing payments may not be configured in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary payment method specified.
  Transaction Settings: The transaction or document being processed may not have the payment method assigned.
  User Input Error: The user may have forgotten to fill in the payment method field when creating the payment document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > Accounts Payable > Payment Transactions > Define Payment Methods for Company Code.
  Ensure that the payment method for outgoing payments is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like XK03 (for vendors) or FD03 (for customers) to display the master data.
  Check if the payment method is specified in the master data. If not, update the master data to include the appropriate payment method.
  
  
  
  Check Document Settings:
  
  When creating a payment document (e.g., using transaction F110 for automatic payment), ensure that the payment method is selected in the payment run parameters.
  If you are processing a specific document, check the document details to ensure the payment method is filled.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained to fill in all required fields, including the payment method, when processing outgoing payments.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the payment method is being omitted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment), F-53 (Outgoing Payments), and FBZ1 (Manual Outgoing Payments).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for payment processing to understand the requirements for payment methods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that outgoing payments are processed correctly in SAP.