How To Fix AR168 - The bank contorl key must be one character

AR168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AR - SSRV function module messages

• Message number: 168

• Message text: The bank contorl key must be one character

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AR168 - Details

• The SAP error message AR168, which states "The bank control key must be one character," typically occurs when there is an issue with the bank control key field in the system. This field is used to define how bank transactions are processed and is expected to contain a single character.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The most common cause of this error is that the bank control key field has been filled with more than one character or is left blank.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently enter multiple characters or special characters instead of a single valid character.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the bank control key in the system, leading to validation errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the bank control key field is filled with exactly one valid character. If it is blank or contains more than one character, correct it.
  Review Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access