How To Fix 1E157 - Please enter bank data of new account details

1E157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Please enter bank data of new account details

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E157 - Please enter bank data of new account details ?

  The SAP error message 1E157 ("Please enter bank data of new account details") typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a vendor or customer account in SAP, and the system requires bank details that have not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Missing Bank Details: The vendor or customer master record does not have the necessary bank account information filled in.
  New Account Creation: When creating a new vendor or customer account, the system expects bank details to be entered, especially if the account is set up to require them.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in SAP may require bank details for certain account types or in specific company codes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Bank Details:
  
  Navigate to the vendor or customer master data transaction (e.g., XK01 for vendors or FD01 for customers).
  Ensure that you fill in the bank details section, including the