How To Fix AR202 - SWIFT code &1 must be of length 8 or 11

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AR - SSRV function module messages

• Message number: 202

• Message text: SWIFT code &1 must be of length 8 or 11

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AR202 - SWIFT code &1 must be of length 8 or 11 ?

  The SAP error message "AR202 SWIFT code &1 must be of length 8 or 11" indicates that the SWIFT code you are trying to enter does not meet the required length criteria. SWIFT codes (also known as Business Identifier Codes or BICs) are used to identify banks and financial institutions globally, and they must be either 8 or 11 characters long.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Length: The SWIFT code you entered is either shorter than 8 characters or longer than 11 characters.
  Invalid Format: The SWIFT code may contain invalid characters or formatting issues.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the SWIFT Code: Verify that the SWIFT code you are entering is correct and conforms to the required length of either 8 or 11 characters.
  
  8-character SWIFT Code: This typically represents the primary office of the bank.
  11-character SWIFT Code: This includes a 3-character branch code, which is used for specific branches of the bank.
  
  
  
  Correct the Entry: If the SWIFT code is incorrect, update it with the correct code that meets the length requirement.
  
  
  Use Valid Characters: Ensure that the SWIFT code only contains valid characters (letters and numbers) and does not include any special characters or spaces.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SWIFT Code Structure: A typical SWIFT code consists of:
  
  4 characters: Bank code (letters only)
  2 characters: Country code (letters only)
  2 characters: Location code (letters and digits)
  3 characters: Branch code (optional, letters and digits)
  
  
  
  Validation: You can use online SWIFT code lookup tools to validate the SWIFT code you are using.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on handling bank details and SWIFT codes in your specific SAP module.
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after verifying the SWIFT code, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.