How To Fix VKKICDA045 - Payment card category &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VKKICDA - Messages for the ICDA Service

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Payment card category &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The system does not permit payment card category &V1& for an
<LS>InsuranceCollectionDisbursementAgreement</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify a valid value for the payment card category. The value <ZK>1
(credit card)</> is valid.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VKKICDA045 - Payment card category &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message VKKICDA045, which states "Payment card category &1 is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of payment processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with credit card transactions. This error indicates that the payment card category being used is not allowed or recognized by the system for the transaction you are attempting to process.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Payment Card Category: The payment card category specified in the transaction does not match any of the categories defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The payment card category may not be configured correctly in the SAP system, or it may not be enabled for the specific transaction type or customer.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master data may not have the correct payment card category assigned, or the payment method may not be compatible with the card type being used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process transactions with the specified payment card category.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Card Category: Verify the payment card category being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is a valid category recognized by the SAP system.
  Configuration Review: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment cards in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for payment card processing and check if the payment card category is defined and enabled.
  Ensure that the payment card category is linked to the appropriate payment methods and transaction types.
  
  
  Customer Master Data: 
  
  Check the customer master data (Transaction code: XD02 for customers) to ensure that the correct payment card category is assigned.
  Make sure that the payment method is compatible with the payment card category.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary authorizations to process payments with the specified card category.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), XD02 (for customer master data), and VKM1 (for payment card processing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to payment card processing that may address this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.