How To Fix WFD_BL_MSG024 - The payment type does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFD_BL_MSG - Message Class for Workforce Assignment and Details

• Message number: 024

• Message text: The payment type does not exist.

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WFD_BL_MSG024: "The payment type does not exist."
  
  Error Message
  WFD_BL_MSG024
  
  Text: The payment type does not exist.
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow or Business Logic related to payment processing when the system tries to reference or use a payment type that is not defined or does not exist in the system configuration.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The payment type specified in a workflow step, payment program, or business rule is missing or incorrectly maintained.
  The payment type code used in the workflow or program does not match any entry in the customizing tables.
  The payment method or payment type has been deleted or not yet created in the system.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration in the payment method or payment type customizing.
  
  
  Where It Typically Occurs
  
  In SAP Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) workflows.
  During payment proposal or payment run processing.
  In workflow steps that handle payment processing or payment type determination.
  In custom workflows or programs that reference payment types.
  
  
  Solution / Resolution Steps
  
  
  Check Payment Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction for payment methods and payment types:
  
  For FI (Financial Accounting) payment methods:
  
  SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Business Transactions -> Outgoing Payments -> Payment Methods/Payment Types
  For FSCM or other modules, check the relevant customizing paths.
  
  
  Verify that the payment type referenced in the workflow or program exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow or Program Settings:
  
  Check the workflow step or program logic that triggers the error.
  Confirm that the payment type code used is valid and matches the customizing entries.
  If the payment type is passed dynamically, ensure the source data is correct.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Payment Type:
  
  If the payment type does not exist, create it in the customizing.
  Ensure all required fields and parameters for the payment type are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport or System Differences:
  
  Sometimes, payment types exist in development but not in production.
  Verify that the customizing is consistent across systems.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error persists, debug the workflow or program to identify where the payment type is fetched and why it is not found.
  Check the tables or structures involved (e.g., T042, T042Z for payment methods/types).
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T042 - Payment Methods in FI
  T042Z - Payment Method: Payment Types
  Other module-specific tables depending on the context.
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  FBZP - Maintain Payment Program Configuration
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  Workflow Builder (SWDD) - To check workflow steps
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to payment method configuration.
  SAP Help Portal documentation on payment methods and workflow integration.
  
  
  
  
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  Error
  WFD_BL_MSG024: The payment type does not exist.
  
  
  Cause
  Payment type referenced in workflow or program is missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and maintain payment type in customizing; check workflow/program logic; ensure consistency across systems.
  
  
  
  
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