How To Fix BF00217 - Bank keys are assigned internally in country &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Bank keys are assigned internally in country &

What causes this issue?

Internal number assignment is arranged for bank data in country &V1&.
The bank key is allocated by the system and cannot be entered manually.

System Response

The system does not accept a manually entered bank key.

How to fix this error?

Do not enter a bank key. The system allocates a temporary number (e.g.
INTERN1) which is converted into a real number (e.g. 0000000017) when
you save.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BF00217 - Bank keys are assigned internally in country & ?

  The SAP error message BF00217 indicates that bank keys are assigned internally in the specified country. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or manage bank master data in a country where the bank key assignment is controlled by the system rather than being user-defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Internal Bank Key Assignment: In certain countries, SAP has predefined rules for bank key assignments. This means that the system generates bank keys automatically rather than allowing users to define them manually.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system for the specific country may be set to use internal bank key assignment, which can lead to this error if you attempt to enter a bank key manually.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use System-Generated Bank Keys: Instead of trying to enter a bank key manually, allow the system to generate the bank key for you. This usually involves using the appropriate transaction code (like FI01 for creating a