How To Fix WP736 - & is an invalid payment type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 736

• Message text: & is an invalid payment type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP736 - & is an invalid payment type ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WP736 – "& is an invalid payment type"
  
  Cause:
  The error message WP736 occurs when a payment document or transaction references a payment type that is not valid or not defined in the system. This typically happens during payment processing, such as in automatic payment runs or manual payment entries, where the payment method assigned to a vendor/customer or used in the transaction is either missing, incorrectly configured, or not allowed in the current context.
  Common causes include:
  
  The payment method assigned to the vendor/customer master record is not maintained or is inactive.
  The payment method is not defined in the company code or country-specific settings.
  The payment method is not allowed for the transaction type or payment program.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in transaction codes like FBZP (Automatic Payment Program configuration).
  The payment method code used in the document is invalid or mistyped.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WP736 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Payment Method in Vendor/Customer Master:
  
  Go to vendor/customer master data (transaction FK03 for vendor display or FD03 for customer display).
  Verify the payment method assigned in the payment transactions tab.
  Ensure the payment method is correct and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Use transaction FBZP to check the payment method settings.
  Under the relevant company code and country, verify that the payment method is defined and active.
  Check if the payment method is allowed for the payment program and transaction type.
  
  
  
  Check Allowed Payment Methods for the Payment Program:
  
  In FBZP, under the "Payment Methods in Country" and "Payment Methods in Company Code" sections, ensure the payment method is properly configured.
  Confirm that the payment method is assigned to the correct payment medium format if applicable.
  
  
  
  Correct the Payment Method in the Document:
  
  If the payment method in the document is incorrect, correct it manually or adjust the master data so that future documents use the correct payment method.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Payment Program:
  
  After corrections, re-run the payment program or process the payment again.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP – Automatic Payment Program configuration.
  F110 – Automatic Payment Run.
  FK03 – Display Vendor Master.
  FD03 – Display Customer Master.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to payment methods and automatic payment errors.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on payment methods and automatic payment program setup.
  
  
  
  Common Fields:
  
  Payment Method (e.g., in vendor master: LFA1-BZIR or KNA1-BZIR).
  Company Code and Country settings for payment methods.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WP736 indicates an invalid or undefined payment type used in a payment transaction. The fix involves verifying and correcting the payment method in vendor/customer master data and ensuring proper configuration in the automatic payment program settings (FBZP). After adjustments, the payment process should proceed without this error.