How To Fix 1E191 - Reference account does not exist in own bank

1E191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Reference account does not exist in own bank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E191 - Reference account does not exist in own bank ?

  The SAP error message 1E191 ("Reference account does not exist in own bank") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with bank accounts in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a reference account that is supposed to be linked to the bank account being used in the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Account: The reference account that is supposed to be associated with the bank account does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The bank account may not be properly configured in the system, or the reference account may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the bank account or reference account number being used in the transaction.
  Inactive or Deleted Accounts: The reference account may have been marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Account Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the bank account configuration in SAP