How To Fix >3018 - Bank details ID for business partner &2 not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Bank details ID for business partner &2 not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3018 - Bank details ID for business partner &2 not available ?

  The SAP error message 3018 indicates that the bank details ID for a specific business partner (BP) is not available. This error typically arises when trying to process transactions that require bank details for a business partner, such as payments or direct debits.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Details: The most common cause is that the business partner does not have any bank details maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner: The business partner ID referenced may be incorrect or not properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as the bank details being marked as inactive or deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the system that prevent the bank details from being accessed or displayed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and search for the specific business partner ID.
  Verify if the bank details are maintained under the "Bank" tab. If not, you will need to add the necessary bank details.
  
  
  
  Add Bank Details:
  
  If the bank details are missing, you can add them by editing the business partner record. Ensure that you enter all required fields, such as bank account number, bank key, and account holder name.
  
  
  
  Verify Status of Bank Details:
  
  Ensure that the bank details are active and not marked for deletion. If they are inactive, you may need to reactivate them.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings related to business partners and bank details are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit bank details for business partners.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16N: Data Browser (to check bank details in the relevant tables)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BUT000: Business Partner General Data
  BUT020: Business Partner Roles
  BNK_DATA: Bank Details for Business Partners
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3018 and ensure that the necessary bank details are available for the business partner in question.