How To Fix 1F209 - Enter bank country AND bank key or delete both fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Enter bank country AND bank key or delete both fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1F209 - Enter bank country AND bank key or delete both fields ?

  The SAP error message 1F209 indicates that there is an issue with the bank details in the system. Specifically, it states: "Enter bank country AND bank key or delete both fields." This error typically occurs when you are trying to enter or save bank information in a vendor or customer master record, and the required fields are not filled out correctly.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The bank country field is filled in, but the bank key field is either empty or incorrectly filled.
  The bank key field is filled in, but the bank country field is empty.
  Both fields are filled incorrectly or inconsistently.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Bank Country and Bank Key:
  
  Ensure that both the bank country and bank key fields are filled out correctly. The bank country should correspond to the country of the bank key you are entering.
  If you are entering a bank key, make sure it is valid for the specified bank country.
  
  
  
  Delete Both Fields:
  
  If you do not have the necessary bank information, you can delete both the bank country and bank key fields. This will allow you to save the record without bank details.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Ensure that the data you are entering is valid and exists in the system. You can check the bank key against the bank master data to confirm its validity.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct values to enter, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your finance or accounting department for guidance.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be worth checking the configuration settings in SAP related to bank master data. Ensure that the necessary settings for bank country and bank key are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transactions, such as creating or updating vendor (XK01/XK02) or customer (FD01/FD02) master records.
  Bank Master Data: Ensure that the bank master data is correctly maintained in the system. You can check this using transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1F209 and successfully enter the required bank information in SAP.