How To Fix 64911 - Assign paying bank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 911

• Message text: Assign paying bank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64911 - Assign paying bank ?

  The SAP error message 64911, "Assign paying bank," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a paying bank to be assigned to a specific payment method or vendor/customer account, and it has not been configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The paying bank has not been assigned in the vendor or customer master data.
  Payment Method Issues: The payment method being used does not have a corresponding paying bank assigned.
  Bank Master Data: The bank master data may not be properly set up or linked to the vendor/customer.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may require a paying bank that has not been defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master record (transaction codes like XK02 for vendors or FD02 for customers).
  Ensure that the paying bank is assigned in the relevant section (usually under the payment transactions tab).
  
  
  
  Assign Paying Bank:
  
  If the paying bank is not assigned, you can add it by selecting the appropriate bank from the list of available banks.
  Make sure to save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payment method in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code OBPM1 for payment methods).
  Ensure that the payment method is linked to the correct paying bank.
  
  
  
  Bank Master Data:
  
  Verify that the bank master data is correctly set up (transaction code FI12).
  Ensure that the bank account is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK02, FD02, OBPM1, and FI12 for managing vendor/customer data and payment methods.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing bank data and payment methods.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to vendor/customer master data and payment configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.