How To Fix BKK_PRENOTE037 - Prenote does not exist

BKK_PRENOTE037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BKK_PRENOTE - BCA : Prenotes

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Prenote does not exist

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

BKK_PRENOTE037 - Details

• The SAP error message BKK_PRENOTE037 indicates that a prenote (pre-notification) does not exist for a specific payment method or vendor. This error typically arises in the context of electronic payments, particularly when dealing with bank transfers or direct debits.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Prenote: The most common cause is that a prenote has not been created for the vendor or customer in question. Prenotes are used to verify bank account details before actual payments are processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment method or bank details may not be correctly configured in the vendor or customer master data.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the bank details or payment information.
  System Settings: The system settings for prenotes may not be properly configured, leading to the inability to generate or find the prenote.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Prenote:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code FBZP for payment program configuration).
  Ensure that a prenote is created for the vendor