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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 bank.
  Enter the bank country and bank key, and then check if a partner is assigned. If not, you will need to add the appropriate partner (e.g., customer or vendor).
  
  
  
  Check Partner Data:
  
  Ensure that the partner (customer/vendor) is correctly set up in the system and is active.
  Use transaction codes XD01/XD02 for customers or MK01/MK02 for vendors to create or modify partner data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank master data and partner assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Bank Master Data: This is crucial for financial transactions in SAP. Proper configuration and assignment of partners to banks are essential for smooth operations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI01: Create Bank
  FI02: Change Bank
  FI12: Maintain Bank Master Data
  XD01/XD02: Customer Master Data
  MK01/MK02: Vendor Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to bank partner assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BNK018 error and ensure that the necessary partner assignments are in place for the bank in question.