How To Fix 1N518 - Enter a suitable combination of bank area, account number, and IBAN

1N518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Enter a suitable combination of bank area, account number, and IBAN

What causes this issue?

You entered an IBAN that does not match the bank area and account number

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a suitable combination of bank area, account number and IBAN

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1N518 - Enter a suitable combination of bank area, account number, and IBAN ?

  The SAP error message 1N518 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of the bank area, account number, and IBAN (International Bank Account Number) that you are trying to enter in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when setting up bank details for vendors or customers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Bank Area: The bank area specified may not be valid or may not correspond to the account number and IBAN provided.
  Invalid Account Number: The account number entered may not match the expected format or may not exist in the system.
  Mismatch with IBAN: The IBAN provided may not correspond to the account number or may be incorrectly formatted.
  Missing Configuration: The bank area or account number may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: Simple typographical errors in entering the bank area, account number, or IBAN.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Bank Area: Check that the bank area you