How To Fix BF00253 - The bank key is not the bank number in any selected country

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

• Message number: 253

• Message text: The bank key is not the bank number in any selected country

What causes this issue?

Bank data must only be converted for countries where the bank key is
the same as the bank number.
None of the countries specified meets this requirement, so conversion
is not necessary.

How to fix this error?

Do not enter any bank countries (the system then selects all countries
that have to be converted), or enter the appropriate bank countries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BF00253 - The bank key is not the bank number in any selected country ?

  The SAP error message BF00253 indicates that the bank key you are trying to use does not correspond to a valid bank number in the selected country. This error typically occurs during the configuration of bank master data or when processing transactions that involve bank details.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Bank Key: The bank key entered does not match any bank number in the system for the specified country.
  Country-Specific Configuration: The bank key may not be set up correctly for the country you are working with.
  Missing Bank Master Data: The bank master data for the specified bank key may not be created or may be incomplete.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the bank key or bank number.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Bank Key: Check the bank key you are using to ensure it is correct. Make sure there are no typographical errors.
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) to verify if the bank key exists in the system.
  Ensure that the bank key is correctly configured for the relevant country.
  
  
  Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the bank key is valid for the country you are working with. You can check the country-specific settings in the SAP configuration.
  
  
  Create or Update Bank Master Data:
  
  If the bank key does not exist, you may need to create it using FI01.
  If it exists but is incomplete, update the necessary details.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for setting up bank master data to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI01: Create Bank Master Data
  FI02: Change Bank Master Data
  FI03: Display Bank Master Data
  
  
  Configuration Path: You can navigate to the configuration settings for bank master data in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under:
  
  Financial Accounting (FI) -> Bank Accounting -> Master Data -> Bank -> Define Bank Key
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to bank key configuration or errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.