How To Fix WP417 - & is not a payment method on the debit side

WP417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 417

• Message text: & is not a payment method on the debit side

What causes this issue?

The payment method entered does not result in a bill being sent to a
credit card company.

System Response

A bill will only be drawn up for the customer who purchased the
goods.

How to fix this error?

If you do not wish any bill to be sent to a credit card company, no
further action is required on your part.

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

If you wish a bill to be sent to a credit card company using this
payment method, assign the relevant customer (credit card company) to
the payment method.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WP417 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WP417 – “& is not a payment method on the debit side”
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during payment processing in SAP when the system tries to post a payment document, but the specified payment method is not defined or allowed for use on the debit side of the transaction.
  In SAP, payment methods are configured separately for debit and credit sides. If a payment method is only allowed on the credit side (e.g., for incoming payments) but is used on the debit side (e.g., for outgoing payments), the system throws this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Payment Method: A code that defines how payments are processed (e.g., check, bank transfer, direct debit).
  Debit Side: The side of the accounting entry where the payment is debited (usually the company’s bank account when making payments).
  Credit Side: The side where the payment is credited (usually the customer/vendor account).
  
  If the payment method is not maintained or activated for the debit side