How To Fix T0079 - Maintain the 'List of payment methods' field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T0 - General Treasury

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Maintain the 'List of payment methods' field

What causes this issue?

If you make a payment via the payment request function, you must
specify a list of payment methods. Otherwise, the system cannot use the
payment program to make the payment.

System Response

Your entries cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the 'List of payment methods' field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T0079 - Maintain the 'List of payment methods' field ?

  The SAP error message T0079, which states "Maintain the 'List of payment methods' field," typically occurs when there is a configuration issue related to payment methods in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of financial transactions, such as vendor payments or customer receipts.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment method has not been defined or configured in the system for the relevant company code or payment area.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method being used is not valid for the transaction or is not assigned to the relevant company code.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the payment methods, such as missing entries in the payment method configuration tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the T0079 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment methods for company codes) or OBPM2 (for payment methods for payment areas).
  Ensure that the payment method you are trying to use is defined for the relevant company code.
  Verify that the payment method is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Payment Methods:
  
  If the payment method is missing, you can create a new entry by clicking on the "New Entries" button and filling in the required fields.
  Ensure that the payment method is assigned to the appropriate payment types (e.g., checks, bank transfers).
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the correct payment method is assigned.
  You can check this in the vendor or customer master record using transaction codes XK02 (for vendors) or FD02 (for customers).
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Determination:
  
  Ensure that the payment method determination logic is correctly set up in the system. This can be checked in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Outgoing Payments > Automatic Outgoing Payments > Define Payment Methods for Payment Transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OBPM1, OBPM2, XK02, FD02
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payment methods.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment method configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the T0079 error and successfully maintain the 'List of payment methods' field in your SAP system.