How To Fix CMD_API018 - Customer &1, bank &2, account number &3: Enter a bank country

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_API - Customer APIs

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Customer &1, bank &2, account number &3: Enter a bank country

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_API018 - Customer &1, bank &2, account number &3: Enter a bank country ?

  The SAP error message CMD_API018 indicates that there is a missing bank country for a specific customer, bank, and account number combination. This error typically arises when trying to create or update customer master data in the SAP system, particularly in the context of financial data related to banking.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a bank country to be specified for the bank account associated with the customer. This is essential for processing transactions correctly, as different countries may have different banking regulations and formats.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the bank country is correctly entered in the customer master data. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XD02 (Change Customer) or FD02 (Change Customer - Company Code) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter Customer Information:
  
  Input the customer number and select the appropriate view (e.g., Company Code Data or General Data).
  
  
  
  Navigate to Bank Details:
  
  Go to the "Payment Transactions" or "Bank Details" tab, depending on your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Bank Account Information:
  
  Ensure that the bank account number and bank key are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Enter Bank Country:
  
  Look for the field labeled "Bank Country" or similar. Enter the appropriate country code for the bank associated with the customer.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save the changes to the customer master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Bank Country Codes: Ensure that you are using the correct ISO country codes for the bank country. You can refer to the SAP documentation or the relevant country code list.
  Data Consistency: Make sure that the bank details are consistent with the customer’s country of residence or business operations.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to customer master data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XD01 (Create Customer), XD03 (Display Customer), and FD01/FD03 for company code-specific data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or check for any additional configuration settings that may be affecting the customer master data.