How To Fix 64161 - Depositary bank not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Depositary bank not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64161 - Depositary bank not available ?

  The SAP error message 64161, "Depositary bank not available," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or banking processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid depositary bank for the transaction you are trying to process. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Bank Master Data: The depositary bank may not be set up in the system or may be missing from the relevant master data.
  Incorrect Bank Key: The bank key or account number entered may be incorrect or not linked to a valid depositary bank.
  Inactive Bank: The bank may be marked as inactive in the system, preventing its use in transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the banking settings or in the financial module that prevent the bank from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the bank