3731235 - Enabling approval workflow for payment runs in Manage Automatic Payments app in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Payment runs created using the Manage Automatic Payments app are posted directly without any approval step, although an approval process is expected before posting.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

• Activation of the Scope Advanced Cash Operations (J78) is required.
• In the configuration activity Define Basic Settings (SSCUI ID 101025) cash scope must be selected as Full Scope.

The workflow setup involves the following configuration steps:

• Maintain configuration in Settings for Payment Approval Processes (SSCUI 102336 - Define Settings for Bank Account Master Data). 
• Refer the help document link: Defining Payment Approvers | SAP Help Portal to define the payment approvers. 

Once configured, the payment process follows this sequence: 

1. Create Payment Proposal
2. Schedule Payment Run (status changes to In Approval in Payment Batch)
3. Approval Level 1
4. Approval Level 2 (based on defined configuration)
5. Payment is generated after successful approvals

For detailed configuration guidance, refer to the microlearning content: Workflow for Payment Approval - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Finance 

• Workflow for Payment Approval - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Finance
• Payment Approval using Min. Payment Amount - SAP Community

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