How To Fix BF00231 - IBAN &1 is used: &2 &3

BF00231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

• Message number: 231

• Message text: IBAN &1 is used: &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BF00231 - IBAN &1 is used: &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message BF00231 indicates that there is an issue with the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) being used in a transaction. The message typically states that the IBAN is already in use, and it provides additional details about the context in which the IBAN is being referenced.
  
  Cause:
  The error message BF00231 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Duplicate IBAN: The IBAN you are trying to use is already associated with another account or transaction in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is causing the IBAN to be recognized as already in use.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typographical error in the IBAN being entered, leading to confusion with another existing IBAN.
  System Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates or inconsistencies in the IBAN records.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BF00231 error, you can take the following steps:
  
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