/ATL/CASHIR142 - Credit card company & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/CASHIR -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Credit card company & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/CASHIR142 - Credit card company & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/CASHIR142 Credit card company & is not defined typically occurs in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with credit card transactions in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a definition for the specified credit card company, which is necessary for processing payments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The credit card company has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a lack of setup in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The credit card company code may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction or configuration settings.
  Integration Issues: If the system is integrated with external payment gateways or services, there may be issues with the integration that prevent the credit card company from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Credit Card Company:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP where credit card companies are defined. This is typically found under the Financial Accounting (FI) or Accounts Receivable (AR) modules.
  Ensure that the credit card company in question is properly defined with all necessary details, such as company code, payment methods, and any relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and follow the path: 
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming Payments > Payment Methods > Define Payment Methods for Company Code.
  
  
  Verify that the payment method associated with the credit card company is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction where the error occurred to ensure that the credit card company code is entered correctly.
  If the error is related to a specific transaction, try re-entering the data to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any additional configuration steps that may be required for the specific credit card company.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, FB50 for general ledger entries, and F-28 for incoming payments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to credit card processing and error messages that may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to process the transaction has the necessary permissions to access and modify payment method configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the credit card company is properly defined in your SAP system.