How To Fix 1K517 - Bank area &1, Acct &2: Error when fetching Correspondence Recipient data

1K517 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1K - BCA: Account Type

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Bank area &1, Acct &2: Error when fetching Correspondence Recipient data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1K517 - Bank area &1, Acct &2: Error when fetching Correspondence Recipient data ?

  The SAP error message 1K517 indicates that there is an issue with fetching correspondence recipient data for a specific bank area and account. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions or banking processes within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Data: The correspondence recipient data for the specified bank area and account may not be maintained in the system. This could include missing addresses or contact information.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the bank area settings or in the correspondence settings that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the correspondence recipient data.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the bank account or the correspondence settings.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the correspondence recipient