How To Fix BFIBL02308 - Recipient bank is in prefix although this is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Recipient bank is in prefix although this is not active

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.SWIFT>SWIFT code</> of the payee bank can only be set
directly (field <DS:DE.PAYMRECV_FPM>SWIFT code of the payee bank </>)
or read from house bank DME data (field <DS:DE.PAYMRCHD_FPM>Payee in
house bank DME data</>) when header record output has been activated,
because this is where the payee bank is stored.

System Response

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?

Set the output of the header record to active (field
<DS:DE.PAYMHEAD_FPM>Create SWIFT MTxxx header record</>) if you wish
the payee bank to be output.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02308 - Recipient bank is in prefix although this is not active ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02308 indicates that there is an issue with the recipient bank in the context of bank transfers or payment processing. Specifically, the error states that the recipient bank is in the prefix, but it is not active. This typically occurs in the context of electronic bank transfers or payment runs where the system checks the validity and status of the bank details.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Bank Details: The recipient bank is defined in the system but is marked as inactive. This can happen if the bank details were deactivated or if there was an error during the setup.
  Incorrect Configuration: The bank details may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the system not recognizing the bank as active.
  Missing Bank Master Data: The bank master data may not be fully maintained or may be missing required information.
  Prefix Configuration: The prefix for the bank may not be correctly set up in the system, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Status: 
  
  Go to the bank master data in SAP (Transaction code: FI01 for creating, FI02 for changing, or FI03 for displaying bank master data).
  Verify if the recipient bank is marked as active. If it is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Bank Details:
  
  Ensure that all necessary fields in the bank master data are filled out correctly, including the bank key, bank account number, and any other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Update Prefix Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for bank prefixes in the system (Transaction code: OBPM1 for maintaining payment methods).
  Ensure that the prefix for the recipient bank is correctly defined and that it corresponds to an active bank.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the finance team responsible for maintaining bank details.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test payment run to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FI01, FI02, FI03, OBPM1, and others related to bank master data and payment processing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on bank master data management and payment processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message BFIBL02308 and ensure that the recipient bank is correctly configured for payment processing.