How To Fix 1E319 - Please enter bank statement recipient

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 319

• Message text: Please enter bank statement recipient

What causes this issue?

The bank statement recipient field was identified in Customizing as
required field.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a bank statement recipient.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E319 - Please enter bank statement recipient ?

  The SAP error message 1E319 ("Please enter bank statement recipient") typically occurs in the context of processing bank statements in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a recipient for the bank statement, which is necessary for proper processing and reconciliation.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Recipient Information: The bank statement processing requires a recipient (such as a specific account or user) to be specified, and this information is missing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the bank statement processing settings that does not allow the recipient to be determined automatically.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required recipient information during the bank statement upload or processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields, especially the recipient field, are filled out correctly when processing the bank statement.
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for bank statement processing in SAP (Transaction Code: OBBA or similar).
  Ensure that the settings for bank statement processing are correctly configured to include the recipient information.
  
  
  
  Manual Entry: If the recipient is not being populated automatically, you may need to manually enter the recipient information in the relevant field during the bank statement upload or processing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to bank statement processing for specific guidance on required fields and configurations.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to enter or modify bank statement recipient information.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FF67 (for manual bank statement entry) and FF.5 (for electronic bank statement processing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to bank statement processing that might address known issues or provide additional guidance.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on bank statement processing in SAP to better understand the requirements and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1E319 and successfully process your bank statements in SAP.