How To Fix BFIBL02304 - Bank chain contains an invalid number of intermediary banks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Bank chain contains an invalid number of intermediary banks

What causes this issue?

The bank chain of the payment document (application component &V1&,
document number &V2&) contains &V3& intermediary banks instead of two.
However, payment medium format &V4& requires two intermediary banks.
The first intermediary bank is used as the intermediary bank, the
second is used as the bank that occurs for the receiver. These two
fields for payment medium format &V4& are dependant on one another and
must both be filled. The defined bank chain is not sufficient.

System Response

The bank chain information in the payment medium contains errors.

How to fix this error?

Check Customizing for bank chains, the payment medium format &V4&, and
the payment method used.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02304 - Bank chain contains an invalid number of intermediary banks ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02304 indicates that there is an issue with the bank chain configuration in the system, specifically that the number of intermediary banks defined is invalid. This error typically arises when processing payment transactions that involve intermediary banks, such as in the case of international wire transfers.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The bank chain may have been incorrectly configured in the system, leading to an invalid number of intermediary banks being specified.
  Missing Intermediary Banks: The required intermediary banks may not be defined in the system, or the configuration may not meet the expected format.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry for the bank details, such as the number of intermediary banks being set to zero or exceeding the allowed limit.
  System Limitations: There may be restrictions in the system regarding the maximum number of intermediary banks that can be defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Chain Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the bank master data in SAP and verify the configuration of the bank chain.
  Ensure that the correct number of intermediary banks is defined and that they are valid.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method:
  
  Check the payment method being used for the transaction. Ensure that it is configured to allow for intermediary banks if required.
  
  
  
  Update Intermediary Bank Details:
  
  If intermediary banks are required, ensure that they are correctly defined in the system. You may need to add or update the intermediary bank details in the bank master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on configuring bank chains and intermediary banks.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, test the payment transaction with different configurations to identify if the issue persists with certain settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FI01 (Create Bank Master Record), FI02 (Change Bank Master Record), or FI03 (Display Bank Master Record) to manage bank details.
  Bank Master Data: Ensure that the bank master data is up to date and correctly configured for all relevant banks involved in the transaction.
  Payment Processing: Familiarize yourself with the payment processing settings in SAP, including payment methods and bank chain configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message BFIBL02304.