How To Fix BF00013 - Bank number and bank account number cannot be generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Bank number and bank account number cannot be generated

What causes this issue?

Bank number and bank account number can <ZH>not</> be generated because
the generated numbers do <ZH>not</> correspond to the formal check
rules.

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 IBAN entry.
Check the Customizing settings for the countries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BF00013 - Bank number and bank account number cannot be generated ?

  The SAP error message BF00013 indicates that the system is unable to generate a bank number and bank account number for a specific bank master record. This error typically arises during the creation or maintenance of bank master data in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The bank number and account number generation may not be properly configured in the system.
  Number Range Issues: The number range for bank accounts may not be defined or may be exhausted.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the bank master data may not be correctly set up in the relevant configuration tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify bank master data.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data being entered, such as invalid characters or formats.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range for bank accounts. Ensure that the number range is defined and has available numbers.
  If necessary, extend the number range or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBBN to check the configuration for bank master data. Ensure that the settings for bank number and account number generation are correctly defined.
  Verify that the country-specific settings for bank accounts are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify bank master data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Double-check the data being entered for any errors or invalid formats. Ensure that the bank details conform to the expected formats.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on bank master data configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBBN: Configuration for Bank Master Data
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  FI01: Create Bank Master Record
  FI02: Change Bank Master Record
  FI03: Display Bank Master Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the BF00013 error in SAP.