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

BFIBL02308 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BFIBL02308 - Details

• 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