F0277 - Following entries are missing for converting payments into words

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Following entries are missing for converting payments into words

What causes this issue?

Entries are missing in the system table which is used for converting
numbers into words.

System Response

The payment media are issued without the amounts in words if necessary.

How to fix this error?

You must decide whether the error can be eliminated by maintaining the
printed forms manually, or whether the payment media have to be printed
again after removing the error. The error should in any case be removed
before the next payment medium program run.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0277 - Following entries are missing for converting payments into words ?

  The SAP error message F0277 indicates that there are missing entries in the configuration for converting payment amounts into words (text). This is typically related to the payment program in SAP, where the system needs to convert numerical values into their corresponding textual representations (e.g., converting "1000" into "one thousand").
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration Entries: The necessary configuration for the language or currency you are using is not set up in the system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings for the payment program may not be correctly defined.
  Missing Text Elements: The text elements for the specific currency or language are not maintained in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F0277 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable > Periodic Processing > Payment Program > Define Payment Methods for Country).
  Ensure that the payment method you are using has the necessary configuration for the currency and language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Text Elements:
  
  Use transaction code OBPM2 to maintain the text elements for the payment method and ensure that the entries for converting amounts into words are present.
  Check if the entries for the specific currency and language are maintained.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile are correct. You can check this in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) under the "Defaults" tab.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  If you are using a custom payment method, ensure that all necessary entries are created in the relevant tables (e.g., T042, T042Z).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment program again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to payment program configuration and text conversion for any specific issues or updates.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring payment methods and text conversion.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that all necessary configurations and entries are in place, you should be able to resolve the F0277 error and successfully convert payment amounts into words.