How To Fix 1N042 - Bank key &1 does not have a check digit

1N042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1N - BCA: Payment Item Dialog

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Bank key &1 does not have a check digit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1N042 - Bank key &1 does not have a check digit ?

  The SAP error message 1N042 indicates that the bank key you are trying to use does not have a valid check digit. This error typically occurs when you are entering bank details in the system, and the bank key provided does not conform to the expected format or validation rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Bank Key: The bank key entered may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Missing Check Digit: The bank key is expected to have a check digit, which is a digit used to verify the validity of the bank key. If this digit is missing or incorrect, the system will throw this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the bank key in the SAP system, such as incorrect settings in the bank master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Bank Key: Check the bank key you are entering to ensure it is correct. You can do this by cross-referencing