How To Fix WEC_PAYMENT008 - Card number &1 is invalid; please contact support

WEC_PAYMENT008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEC_PAYMENT -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Card number &1 is invalid; please contact support

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEC_PAYMENT008 - Card number &1 is invalid; please contact support ?

  The SAP error message:
  WEC_PAYMENT008: Card number &1 is invalid; please contact support
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP systems integrated with payment processing (such as SAP Payment Engine, SAP FSCM, or SAP Hybris Billing) when a credit card number entered or processed is not valid according to the system's validation rules. The reasons can include:
  
  The card number format does not comply with the expected pattern (e.g., length, numeric characters).
  The card number fails the Luhn check (a common checksum validation for credit cards).
  The card type is not supported or recognized by the payment system.
  The card number is missing or corrupted during data transfer.
  Configuration issues in the payment method or card type setup in SAP.
  Integration issues with external payment gateways or validation services.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Card Number Input:
  
  Check the card number entered for typos or incorrect digits.
  Ensure the card number is complete and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Check Card Type Configuration:
  
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