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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 bank account number, bank key, and any other required fields.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are a system administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to see if bank details are mandatory for the account type you are working with.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and reviewing the settings for vendor or customer account creation.
  
  
  
  Review Account Type:
  
  Ensure that the account type you are trying to create or modify is set up correctly. Some account types may have different requirements for bank details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required fields, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for creating vendor or customer accounts.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to enter bank details in the vendor or customer master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to vendor and customer master data include:
  
  XK01 - Create Vendor
  XK02 - Change Vendor
  FD01 - Create Customer
  FD02 - Change Customer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in creating or maintaining vendor and customer records are trained on the importance of entering complete bank details.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1E157 and successfully enter the required bank data for the new account details.