How To Fix AR201 - SWIFT code &1 is not valid

AR201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AR - SSRV function module messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: SWIFT code &1 is not valid

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AR201 - Details

• The SAP error message "AR201 SWIFT code &1 is not valid" typically occurs when there is an issue with the SWIFT code entered in the system. This error is related to the validation of SWIFT codes, which are used for international bank transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid SWIFT Code: The SWIFT code entered does not conform to the standard format or is not recognized by the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the SWIFT code, such as incorrect characters or an incorrect number of characters.
  Missing SWIFT Code: The SWIFT code field may be empty or not filled in correctly.
  Inactive or Non-Existent Bank: The SWIFT code may belong to a bank that is no longer active or does not exist.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the bank master data in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the SWIFT Code: Check the SWIFT code for accuracy. Ensure that it is the correct code for the