How To Fix B0187 - No bank data exists for partner &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 187

• Message text: No bank data exists for partner &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0187 - No bank data exists for partner & ?

  The SAP error message B0187 ("No bank data exists for partner &") typically occurs when the system is unable to find bank details for a specified business partner (vendor or customer) in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during payment processing, invoice creation, or when trying to execute transactions that require bank information.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Bank Data: The most common cause is that the business partner does not have any bank details maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Number: The partner number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the master data records for the business partner.
  Inactive or Deleted Bank Data: The bank data might have been marked as inactive or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the bank data for the partner.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Bank Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) or FK02 (Change Vendor) or FD02 (Change Customer) depending on whether you are dealing with a vendor or customer.
  Search for the relevant business partner and check if bank details are maintained.
  If not, add the necessary bank information (bank account number, bank key, etc.) and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Number:
  
  Ensure that the partner number you are using is correct and exists in the system. You can check this by using the transaction code BP to search for the business partner.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP or SE16N to check the underlying tables (e.g., LFBK for vendor bank details or KNBK for customer bank details) to ensure that the data is consistent and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Inactive Records:
  
  If the bank data exists but is marked as inactive, you may need to reactivate it or create new bank details.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain bank data for the business partner. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  FK02: Change Vendor
  FD02: Change Customer
  SE16N: Data Browser for table checks
  
  
  Tables:
  
  LFBK: Vendor Bank Details
  KNBK: Customer Bank Details
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.