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 data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) to verify if the depositary bank is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the bank key, account number, and other relevant details are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Verify Bank Status:
  
  Ensure that the bank is active. You can check this in the bank master data settings.
  If the bank is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Correct Bank Key:
  
  Double-check the bank key and account number used in the transaction. Make sure they match the details in the bank master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module related to banks and payment processing. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the bank data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FI01, FI02, FBZP (Payment Program Configuration), and OBPM1 (Define Payment Methods per Country).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be patches or updates that address specific issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 64161.