How To Fix BF00038 - Bank key in table BNKA contains invalid characters

BF00038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Bank key in table BNKA contains invalid characters

What causes this issue?

The bank key in table BNKA contains characters that are not allowed for
this program. The bank key may only be a numerical value.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BF00038 - Bank key in table BNKA contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message BF00038 indicates that there is an issue with the bank key in the table BNKA (which stores bank master data). Specifically, the error suggests that the bank key contains invalid characters that are not acceptable according to the system's validation rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The bank key may contain special characters, spaces, or other non-alphanumeric characters that are not allowed.
  Incorrect Format: The bank key may not conform to the expected format for bank keys in your country or region.
  Data Entry Error: The bank key may have been entered incorrectly during data entry or data migration processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Bank Key: Review the bank key in the BNKA table to ensure it only contains valid characters. Typically, bank keys should consist of numeric characters or specific alphanumeric formats depending on the country.
  Correct the Format: If the bank key is in the wrong format, correct it to match the expected format