How To Fix 1P278 - ++ External account number, IBAN: [&1, &2]

1P278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 278

• Message text: ++ External account number, IBAN: [&1, &2]

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P278 - ++ External account number, IBAN: [&1, &2] ?

  The SAP error message 1P278 typically relates to issues with external account numbers or IBANs (International Bank Account Numbers) in the context of financial transactions or data processing. The message indicates that there is a problem with the provided IBAN or account number, which may not conform to the expected format or may not be valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid IBAN Format: The IBAN provided does not meet the required format for the specific country or is incorrectly structured.
  Incorrect Account Number: The external account number may be incorrect or does not match the expected criteria.
  Missing Information: Required fields may be missing or not filled out correctly in the transaction or master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the requirements for processing IBANs or external account numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify IBAN Format: Check the IBAN against the official IBAN validation rules for the specific country. Ensure that it