How To Fix BF00012 - IBAN cannot be generated

BF00012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

• Message number: 012

• Message text: IBAN cannot be generated

What causes this issue?

The IBAN could not be generated. This may be the result of the
following situations:
The bank number and bank account number entered do not correspond to
the formal check rules.
The IBAN generated is incorrect and cannot be used.

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?

Check the entries for bank number and bank account number. Check
whether these numbers correspond to the check rules defined in
Customizing for the countries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BF00012 - IBAN cannot be generated ?

  The SAP error message BF00012, which states "IBAN cannot be generated," typically occurs when the system is unable to create an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) for a bank account. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Bank Details: The bank account information may be incomplete or incorrect. This includes missing fields such as the bank country, bank key, or account number.
  
  
  Invalid Bank Country: The country specified for the bank account may not support IBAN generation, or it may be incorrectly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The IBAN generation settings in the SAP system may not be properly configured. This includes settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module related to bank master data.
  
  
  Bank Master Data Issues: The bank master data may not be set up correctly, or the bank itself may not be recognized by the system.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There