How To Fix 1N206 - Business partner is not maintained for bank key &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Business partner is not maintained for bank key &1

What causes this issue?

You have not assigned a business partner to bank key &V1&.

System Response

You cannot save your entries.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing for <ZK>Bank Customer Accounts (IS-B-BCA)</>, choose
<LS>Basic Settings -> Bank Area ->
<DS:SIMG.SIMG-BA-CA-TBKK01B_BP_BK>Assign Business Partner To Bank Key
</></>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1N206 - Business partner is not maintained for bank key &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1N206 indicates that a business partner is not maintained for a specific bank key. This error typically arises in scenarios where a business partner is expected to have a bank account associated with a particular bank key, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner Configuration: The business partner has not been set up with the required bank details for the specified bank key.
  Incorrect Bank Key: The bank key being referenced may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the business partner and the bank key.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Search for the relevant business partner.
  Ensure that the bank details are maintained correctly for the business partner. This includes checking the bank key and ensuring that it is linked to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Maintain Bank Details:
  
  If the bank details are missing, you can add them by selecting the business partner and navigating to the Bank Details section.
  Enter the correct bank key and other required information.
  
  
  
  Verify Bank Key:
  
  Ensure that the bank key you are using is valid and exists in the system.
  You can check this in the transaction code FI12 (Bank Master Data) to see if the bank key is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If there are discrepancies, you may need to run consistency checks or data validation processes to ensure that all related data is correctly aligned.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit business partner data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  FI12: Bank Master Data
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the business partner has the appropriate roles assigned that allow for bank details to be maintained.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on business partner and bank key configurations.
  
  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 known issues related to this error message.