How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL144 - Bank/Branch & does not exist in Bank master record (BNKA)

/ATL/GENERAL144 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Bank/Branch & does not exist in Bank master record (BNKA)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL144 - Bank/Branch & does not exist in Bank master record (BNKA) ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL144 Bank/Branch & does not exist in Bank master record (BNKA) typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified bank and branch combination in the bank master data (table BNKA). This can occur in various scenarios, such as when processing payments, creating bank accounts, or during financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank/Branch Data: The specified bank and branch combination has not been created in the bank master record.
  Incorrect Bank/Branch Code: The bank or branch code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Deletion: The bank or branch record may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to bank master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) in SAP.
  Verify if the bank and branch code you are trying to use exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, create a new