How To Fix T0166 - You can only specify the payment method if the payment is printed

T0166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T0 - General Treasury

• Message number: 166

• Message text: You can only specify the payment method if the payment is printed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T0166 - You can only specify the payment method if the payment is printed ?

  The SAP error message T0166, "You can only specify the payment method if the payment is printed," typically occurs in the context of payment processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with payment runs or payment documents. This error indicates that the system is expecting a payment method to be specified only when the payment is set to be printed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Payment Method Configuration: The payment method you are trying to use may not be configured correctly for the payment type you are processing. For example, if the payment method is set to be used only for printed payments, but you are trying to execute a non-printed payment, this error will occur.
  Payment Run Settings: The settings in the payment run may not align with the payment method being used. If the payment run is set to electronic transfer or similar, but the payment method is configured