How To Fix BFIBL02213 - Format supplement &2 for format &1 is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Format supplement &2 for format &1 is not maintained

What causes this issue?

You selected format supplement &V2& for format &V1&. This supplement is
not maintained in Customizing for payment medium formats.

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?

Make sure that the selected supplement &V2& can also be used without a
Customizing entry. You can also maintain the supplement for the format
&V1&.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02213 - Format supplement &2 for format &1 is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02213 indicates that a specific format supplement for a given format is not maintained in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with bank statements or payment formats in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A format supplement (which is an additional specification or configuration for a particular format) is not defined in the system for the specified format.
  The system is trying to process a bank statement or payment file that requires a specific format supplement that has not been set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Format Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment formats) or OBBF (for bank statement formats).
  Verify if the format specified in the error message is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the format supplement is maintained for the specified format.
  
  
  
  Maintain Format Supplement:
  
  If the format supplement is missing, you will need to create or maintain it.
  In the same configuration area, look for an option to maintain format supplements and add the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific format you are working with to understand what the required format supplement should include.
  
  
  
  Check Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom formats, ensure that the customizations are correctly implemented and that all necessary components are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM1: Maintain Payment Formats
  OBBF: Maintain Bank Statement Formats
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on payment formats and bank statement processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message BFIBL02213.