How To Fix 1N815 - Bank key assigned to product &1 is not assigned to the bank area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 815

• Message text: Bank key assigned to product &1 is not assigned to the bank area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1N815 - Bank key assigned to product &1 is not assigned to the bank area &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1N815 indicates that there is a mismatch between the bank key assigned to a specific product and the bank area in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or banking configurations within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Financial Accounting (FI) or SAP Bank Communication Management.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A bank key (which identifies a specific bank) is assigned to a product (like a payment method or financial product) but is not linked to the corresponding bank area (which represents a specific geographical or organizational area for banking).
  The bank key may not be properly configured in the system, or the relationship between the bank key and the bank area has not been established.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Bank Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Bank Accounting > Master Data > Bank > Create/Change).
  Verify that the bank key in question is correctly set up and that it is assigned to the appropriate bank area.
  
  
  
  Assign Bank Key to Bank Area:
  
  If the bank key is not assigned to the bank area, you need to do this. You can do this in the same configuration area where you checked the bank key.
  Ensure that the bank key is linked to the correct bank area by creating or modifying the assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Product Configuration:
  
  Review the product configuration to ensure that it is correctly set up to use the bank key in question.
  You can check this in the relevant transaction for the product or payment method configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configurations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Bank Key: A unique identifier for a bank in the SAP system.
  Bank Area: Represents a specific area or region for banking purposes, which can be used to group banks.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 for bank configuration and FBZP for payment methods.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1N815 and ensure that your bank configurations are correctly set up in SAP.