How To Fix BNK018 - Assign a partner to the bank with bank country &1 and bank key &2


BNK018 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BNK - Obsolete

  • Message number: 018

  • Message text: Assign a partner to the bank with bank country &1 and bank key &2

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BNK018 - Assign a partner to the bank with bank country &1 and bank key &2 ?
    The SAP error message BNK018 indicates that there is a missing assignment of a partner to a bank in the system. Specifically, it states that you need to assign a partner to the bank with the specified bank country and bank key.
    
    Cause: This error typically occurs when: A bank account is being created or modified, and the system cannot find a partner (such as a customer or vendor) associated with the specified bank. The bank account is required for transactions, but the necessary partner assignment has not been made in the system. The configuration for the bank account or partner is incomplete or incorrect.
    Solution: To resolve the BNK018 error, follow these steps: Check Bank Configuration: Go to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) in SAP. Verify that the bank with the specified country and bank key exists in the system. Assign Partner: Use transaction code FI12 (Maintain Bank Master Data) to assign a partner to the

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