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How To Fix BF00012 - IBAN cannot be generated


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BF00012 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

  • Message number: 012

  • Message text: IBAN cannot be generated

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  • 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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


BF00012 - Details

  • Error Code: BF00012

    Error Message: IBAN cannot be generated


    Summary

    This error indicates that the system failed to generate the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) for a bank account. The IBAN is required for standardized international payments, and the failure usually means missing or incorrect data needed for its calculation.


    Root Causes

    • Missing or incomplete bank master data, such as bank country, bank key, or account number.
    • Incorrect or missing country-specific IBAN format configuration in the system.
    • Invalid or inconsistent account number format that does not comply with IBAN rules.
    • User input errors during bank account maintenance or vendor/customer master data entry.

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