How To Fix 5Q431 - No bank details defined for payroll no./branch office &1/&2 on &3

5Q431 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Q - Error Texts for Public Sector

• Message number: 431

• Message text: No bank details defined for payroll no./branch office &1/&2 on &3

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5Q431 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Q431 indicates that there are no bank details defined for a specific payroll number and branch office. This error typically arises when attempting to process payroll or make payments, and it signifies that the system cannot find the necessary bank information for the employee or the branch office involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Details: The primary cause of this error is that the employee's bank details have not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the payroll area or branch office may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the employee's master data or in the payroll configuration.
  Employee Status: The employee may not be active or may not have been assigned to the correct payroll area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Bank Details:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (Transaction code: PA30).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select the appropriate infotype (usually Infotype 0009 for Bank Details).
  Ensure