How To Fix BF00025 - The bank country and ISO code of the IBAN are not identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

• Message number: 025

• Message text: The bank country and ISO code of the IBAN are not identical

What causes this issue?

The ISO code of the bank country does not agree with the ISO code of the
country of the IBAN.

System Response

The system reports an error. If the countries specified must be
different, you can configure the message accordingly.

How can this happen?

The countries Guernsey (GG), Jersey (JE), and Isle of Man (IM) can issue
IBANs with the ISO code for the United Kingdom (GB).

How to fix this error?

Check the countries specified in the bank details and in the IBAN.
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Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BF00025 - The bank country and ISO code of the IBAN are not identical ?

  The SAP error message BF00025 indicates that there is a mismatch between the bank country specified in the bank master data and the ISO country code derived from the IBAN (International Bank Account Number). This error typically occurs when processing transactions that involve bank details, such as payments or direct debits.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Country Codes: The country code in the bank master data does not match the country code extracted from the IBAN. For example, if the IBAN starts with "DE" (Germany), but the bank master data is set to a different country (e.g., "FR" for France), this error will occur.
  Incorrect IBAN Format: The IBAN may be incorrectly formatted or entered, leading to an incorrect country code being derived.
  Bank Master Data Issues: The bank master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to discrepancies in the country information.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify IBAN: Check the IBAN for correctness. Ensure that it is formatted correctly and corresponds to the correct bank and country.
  Check Bank Master Data: Go to the bank master data in SAP and verify that the country code matches the country code derived from the IBAN. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., FI01 for creating a bank master record).
  Checking the details of the bank account and ensuring the country code is correct.
  
  
  Update Bank Master Data: If the country code in the bank master data is incorrect, update it to match the ISO code from the IBAN.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct IBAN format or country codes, refer to the relevant banking documentation or guidelines for your region.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IBAN Structure: The IBAN consists of a country code (2 letters), check digits (2 digits), and a Basic Bank Account Number (BBAN). The first two characters of the IBAN indicate the country.
  ISO Country Codes: These are standardized codes that represent countries and are used in various financial transactions. Ensure that you are using the correct ISO codes as per the ISO 3166 standard.
  SAP Configuration: If this error persists, it may be necessary to check the configuration settings in SAP related to bank master data and payment processing.
  
  By addressing the mismatch between the bank country and the ISO code of the IBAN, you should be able to resolve the BF00025 error and proceed with your transactions.