How To Fix 1J170 - Complete the recipient bank details

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1J - BCA: Payment Order Dialog

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Complete the recipient bank details

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1J170 - Complete the recipient bank details ?

  The SAP error message 1J170: "Complete the recipient bank details" typically occurs when you are trying to process a payment or a financial transaction, and the system detects that the necessary bank details for the recipient (vendor, customer, or employee) are incomplete or missing.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Bank Details: The recipient's bank account information (such as bank account number, bank key, or IBAN) is not fully entered in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the payment method or payment program may not be set up correctly, leading to the requirement for additional bank details.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or omissions in the data entered for the recipient's bank details.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Recipient Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the master data of the recipient (vendor, customer, or employee).
  Ensure that all required bank details are filled in correctly. This includes:
  
  Bank account number
  Bank key (or bank identifier)
  IBAN (if applicable)
  SWIFT/BIC code (if applicable)
  
  
  Save any changes made.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payment method being used. Ensure that it is set up to accept the type of bank details you are trying to enter.
  You can access this through the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment methods) or FBZP (for payment program configuration).
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Double-check for any typographical errors in the bank details.
  Ensure that the format of the bank details complies with the requirements of the payment method being used.
  
  
  
  Test the Payment Process:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, attempt to process the payment again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If the issue continues, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FK03: Display Vendor Master Data
  FD03: Display Customer Master Data
  PA20: Display Employee Master Data
  
  
  Payment Program: The payment program in SAP is responsible for processing outgoing payments. Ensure that it is configured correctly to handle the payment methods you are using.
  Bank Master Data: Ensure that the bank master data is correctly maintained in the system, as this can also affect payment processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1J170 and successfully complete the payment process.