How To Fix TPM_TRPR251 - External payment program is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_TRPR - Message Class for Partner for Payment Requests

• Message number: 251

• Message text: External payment program is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_TRPR251 - External payment program is not active ?

  The SAP error message TPM_TRPR251: External payment program is not active typically occurs in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) when trying to execute a payment run or process that requires an external payment program, but the system cannot find an active configuration for it.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Payment Program: The external payment program that is supposed to be used for processing payments is not activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings for the payment program in the SAP system.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the external payment program may not have been completed or may be incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or execute the external payment program.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Payment Program:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the status of the external payment program.
  Ensure that the payment program is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the payment program in the transaction code OBPM2 or OBPM3.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up, including the payment method, house bank, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Review Customization:
  
  Ensure that all required customization steps for the external payment program have been completed. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module as well.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to access the external payment program. This can be done through transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific external payment program you are using for any additional configuration steps or troubleshooting tips.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if there are specific patches or updates that may need to be applied.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBPM1, OBPM2, OBPM3, and TPM1 for payment program management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific external payment program you are using, as they may provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Treasury and Risk Management and external payment processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message TPM_TRPR251 and successfully execute your payment processes.