How To Fix BNK_COM_CORE042 - No internal status maintained for the external status &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BNK_COM_CORE - Messages related to the core and application of Bank Comm

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No internal status maintained for the external status &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BNK_COM_CORE042 - No internal status maintained for the external status &1 ?

  The SAP error message BNK_COM_CORE042 indicates that there is no internal status maintained for the specified external status in the banking module. This typically occurs in the context of bank communication or payment processing, where the system is trying to map an external status (like a status received from a bank) to an internal status used within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the external status code received from the bank is not mapped to any internal status in the SAP system. This can happen if the bank has introduced a new status code that has not been configured in SAP.
  Incorrect Status Code: The external status code being processed may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If there has been a recent migration or upgrade, some configurations may not have been carried over properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check External Status Codes: Verify the external status code that is causing the error. Ensure that it is a valid code that should be recognized by the system.
  Maintain Status Mapping:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for bank communication in SAP.
  Navigate to the area where external status codes are mapped to internal status codes.
  Add the missing mapping for the external status code that is causing the error. This typically involves defining the external status and linking it to an appropriate internal status.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or the bank's documentation to understand the meaning of the external status code and how it should be handled.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the status is being processed correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBPM1 (for payment methods) or FBZP (for payment program configuration) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring external status codes.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BNK_COM_CORE042 error and ensure that your external status codes are properly mapped within the SAP system.