How To Fix /SAPPCE/01085 - Chain type &1 in company code &2 is for debit-side down payment chains

/SAPPCE/01085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/01 -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Chain type &1 in company code &2 is for debit-side down payment chains

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/01085 - Chain type &1 in company code &2 is for debit-side down payment chains ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/01085 indicates that there is an issue with the chain type configuration in the context of down payment processing. Specifically, the message states that the chain type specified is intended for debit-side down payment chains, which means that the configuration does not match the expected usage for the company code in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Chain Type Configuration: The chain type specified in the transaction is configured for debit-side down payments, but the transaction being processed may not align with this configuration.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may have specific settings that do not support the chain type being used.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction type being processed may not be compatible with the chain type defined for the company code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Chain Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for chain types in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path for down payment chain types and verify that the chain type