How To Fix AR203 - SWIFT code &1 contains invalid characters

AR203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AR - SSRV function module messages

• Message number: 203

• Message text: SWIFT code &1 contains invalid characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AR203 - SWIFT code &1 contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message AR203 indicates that the SWIFT code you are trying to enter contains invalid characters. SWIFT codes (also known as Business Identifier Codes or BICs) are used to identify banks and financial institutions globally, and they must adhere to specific formatting rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Characters: The SWIFT code may contain characters that are not allowed. A valid SWIFT code consists of 8 or 11 characters, which can include:
  
  Letters (A-Z)
  Numbers (0-9)
  The first four characters must be letters (representing the bank code).
  The next two characters must be letters (representing the country code).
  The next two characters can be letters or numbers (representing the location code).
  The last three characters (optional) can be letters or numbers (representing the branch code).
  
  
  
  Incorrect Length: The SWIFT code may not be the correct length (8 or 11 characters).
  
  
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: There may be unintended spaces before or after the SWIFT code.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the SWIFT Code: Verify that the SWIFT code