How To Fix AR206 - No check digit procedure is planned for bank numbers with & digits

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AR - SSRV function module messages

• Message number: 206

• Message text: No check digit procedure is planned for bank numbers with & digits

What causes this issue?

For the USA, the check digit procedure for the nine digit Fedwire
routing number is sometimes implemented.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AR206 - No check digit procedure is planned for bank numbers with & digits ?

  The SAP error message AR206 "No check digit procedure is planned for bank numbers with & digits" typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of bank details in the SAP system, specifically related to the check digit procedure for bank accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error indicates that there is no check digit procedure defined for the specific length of the bank number you are trying to use. This can happen if the bank number format does not match any of the predefined formats in the system.
  Bank Number Length: The error message specifies the number of digits in the bank number, which suggests that the system does not recognize this length as valid for any check digit procedure.
  Incorrect Bank Master Data: The bank master data may not be set up correctly, or the bank number being used may not conform to the expected formats.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (or OBPM2) to check the configuration of the bank number formats and their associated check digit procedures.
  Ensure that there is a check digit procedure defined for the specific length of the bank number you are using.
  
  
  
  Define Check Digit Procedure:
  
  If there is no check digit procedure for the required length, you may need to create one. This involves defining the check digit algorithm and associating it with the appropriate bank number length.
  You can do this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Bank Accounting > Bank Master Data > Define Check Digit Procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Bank Master Data:
  
  Check the bank master data for the bank account you are trying to use. Ensure that the bank number is entered correctly and conforms to the expected format.
  You can review this in transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on configuring bank details and check digit procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Bank Master Data: This includes all the necessary information about banks that your organization interacts with, including bank numbers, account types, and check digit procedures.
  Check Digit Procedures: These are algorithms used to validate the integrity of bank account numbers. Different countries and banks may have different requirements for these procedures.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBPM1, OBPM2, FI01, and FI02 for managing bank configurations and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AR206 error and ensure that your bank number configurations are correctly set up in SAP.