How To Fix BF00028 - Bank key is obsolete; you can only generate the bank data

BF00028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Bank key is obsolete; you can only generate the bank data

What causes this issue?

For country &V1, the bank key is defined as 'Obsolete' (transaction
0Y17). The 'IBAN without Account Number' function is not supported for
this setting. You can only generate the bank data.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BF00028 - Details

• The SAP error message BF00028 indicates that the bank key you are trying to use is marked as obsolete in the system. This typically occurs when the bank key has been flagged for deletion or is no longer valid for transactions. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Bank Key: The bank key has been marked as obsolete in the system, meaning it cannot be used for new transactions.
  Data Maintenance: The bank key may have been deactivated or removed during data maintenance activities.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the bank master data configuration or updates to the bank key status may have led to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Key Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank Master Data) or FI02 (Change Bank Master Data).
  Enter the bank key and check its status. If it is marked as obsolete, you will need to either reactivate it or create a new