How To Fix BF00026 - Check and confirm the proposed IBAN

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Check and confirm the proposed IBAN

trados = docu -> fi -> fibl

What causes this issue?

The banking guidelines state that you can only use IBANs that have been
assigned by banks. Therefore, you are not permitted to generate IBANs in
the SAP System. To relieve the workload on the user, an IBAN is proposed
on the following screen from the data you have entered (bank key,
account number, ..). You have to compare this with the IBAN specified in
the correspondence from the business partner, change it if necessary,
and then confirm it.

How can this happen?

The value proposed by the system may be different from the real IBAN,
for example, if the bank makes the account number into ten characters by
adding zeros to the end. When the system creates the proposal, leading
zeros are added to the account number.

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?

Confirm this information and then check the proposed IBAN.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can deactivate the proposal of the IBAN for specific
countries. In the maintenance transaction for <DS:TRAN.FIBF>Business
Transaction
Events</>, create a customer product under Settings (for example,
NO_IBAN).
Then enter the function module IBAN_PROPOSAL_SUPPRESS as customer P/S
module under the BTE ID 00003030, the customer product you have created,
and the selected country for which the IBAN is not to be proposed.
You can suppress this information. To do so, proceed as
described in the following paragraph.
INCLUDE CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BF00026 - Check and confirm the proposed IBAN ?

  The SAP error message BF00026, which states "Check and confirm the proposed IBAN," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when dealing with bank account information in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) that has been entered or proposed in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid IBAN Format: The IBAN entered may not conform to the expected format for the specific country. Each country has its own IBAN structure, including a specific length and character set.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code in the IBAN may be incorrect or not matching the bank account details.
  Check Digit Errors: The check digits in the IBAN may be incorrect, which can happen if the IBAN was manually entered or copied incorrectly.
  Bank Account Not Registered: The IBAN may not be registered or recognized in the banking system, leading to validation errors.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system regarding the IBAN validation settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify IBAN Format: Check the IBAN against the official IBAN structure for the relevant country. Ensure that it has the correct length and format.
  Use IBAN Validation Tools: Utilize online IBAN validation tools to check if the IBAN is valid and correctly formatted.
  Correct Any Errors: If there are any typographical errors in the IBAN, correct them and try again.
  Consult with the Bank: If the IBAN appears to be correct but still causes issues, consult with the bank to ensure that the IBAN is valid and active.
  SAP Configuration: If the issue persists, check the SAP configuration settings related to bank account management and IBAN validation. Ensure that the necessary country-specific settings are in place.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering IBANs are trained on the correct format and validation processes to minimize errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IBAN Structure: The IBAN consists of a country code, check digits, bank code, and account number. Understanding this structure is crucial for validation.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific details on bank account management and IBAN handling in your version of SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that deal with bank account management, such as FI01 (Create Bank Master Record) or FI02 (Change Bank Master Record).
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP support for further assistance.