How To Fix 5M153 - Name and address of the bank in table bnka is not maintained.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Name and address of the bank in table bnka is not maintained.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M153 - Name and address of the bank in table bnka is not maintained. ?

  The SAP error message 5M153 indicates that the name and address of the bank in the table BNKA (Bank Master Data) is not maintained. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process a transaction that requires bank details, such as creating a payment or processing a financial transaction, but the necessary bank information is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Data: The bank master data for the specified bank key is not maintained in the BNKA table.
  Incorrect Bank Key: The bank key used in the transaction does not correspond to any entry in the BNKA table.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the bank master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the bank master data is correctly maintained in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) in SAP.
  Enter the bank key that is causing the error and check if the bank name and address are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Bank Data:
  
  If the bank data is missing, you will need to create or update the bank master record.
  Fill in the required fields, including the bank name, address, and any other relevant information.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Bank Key:
  
  Ensure that the bank key used in your transaction matches the bank key in the BNKA table.
  You can check the bank key in the relevant transaction or master data record.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain bank master data.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After maintaining the bank data, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI01: Create Bank
  FI02: Change Bank
  FI03: Display Bank
  
  
  Table BNKA: This table contains the bank master data, including bank key, name, address, and other relevant information.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on maintaining bank master data and understanding the structure of the BNKA table.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5M153 and ensure that the bank information is correctly maintained in your SAP system.