How To Fix 1E358 - Enter a bank control key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Enter a bank control key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E358 - Enter a bank control key ?

  The SAP error message 1E358 ("Enter a bank control key") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a vendor or customer master record in SAP, and the system requires a bank control key to be specified. The bank control key is essential for defining how bank details are managed in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The bank control key field is left blank or not filled in correctly.
  The bank control key is not defined in the system.
  The transaction or process you are attempting to execute requires a bank control key, but it has not been provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Bank Control Key Field:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., vendor or customer master data).
  Ensure that the bank control key field is filled in. This field is usually found in the bank details section of the vendor or customer master record.
  
  
  
  Define a Bank Control Key:
  
  If you do not have a bank control key defined, you can create one:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBBZ (for defining bank control keys).
  Create a new entry by specifying the key and its description.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign the Bank Control Key:
  
  After defining the bank control key, go back to the vendor or customer master record and assign the newly created bank control key.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify bank details in the vendor or customer master records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which bank control key to use, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Bank Control Key: This key is used to determine how bank details are processed in SAP. It can control aspects such as payment methods, bank account types, and other financial parameters.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to vendor and customer master data include:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor (General)
  XK02: Change Vendor (General)
  XK03: Display Vendor (General)
  FD01: Create Customer (Financial)
  FD02: Change Customer (Financial)
  FD03: Display Customer (Financial)
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.