How To Fix BFIBL02214 - Enter a format structure for this format

BFIBL02214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Enter a format structure for this format

What causes this issue?

You tried to go to view maintenance for required fields for a
format-specific structure. However, no structure is entered for the
selected format.

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?

Maintain the entry in the detail screen of the "Payment medium formats"
view, if you wish to enter mandatory fields for a structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BFIBL02214 - Details

• The SAP error message BFIBL02214 typically indicates that a format structure has not been defined for a specific format in the context of the SAP Bank Communication Management (BCM) or related financial processes. This error can occur when trying to process bank statements, payment files, or other financial documents where a specific format is required.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Format Structure: The format structure for the specified format has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the bank communication or financial transaction may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Custom Formats: If you are using a custom format, it may not have been properly set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Format Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for Bank Communication Management) or the relevant configuration area for your financial process.
  Check if the format you are trying to use is defined. If not, you will need to create a new format structure.
  Ensure that all required