How To Fix CMS_GENERAL022 - Bank area &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_GENERAL - Common Messages for CMS

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Bank area &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to read detailed information of bank area &1. Bank area
&1 is not maintained in the customizing V_TCMS_BANKAREA.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Create an entry for bank area &1 in customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_GENERAL022 - Bank area &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CMS_GENERAL022 indicates that the specified bank area (in this case, represented by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions or when working with bank master data in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Bank Area: The bank area specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect reference.
  Missing Configuration: The bank area may not have been set up in the system. This can happen if the necessary configuration steps were not completed during the implementation or if the bank area was deleted or not activated.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues with the migration process that resulted in missing or incorrect bank area data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Bank Area: Check the bank area code you are using in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and matches the existing bank areas in the system.
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the Financial Accounting or Bank Accounting modules).
  Navigate to the path where bank areas are defined (e.g., SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Bank Accounting -> Define Bank Areas).
  Ensure that the bank area you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  Create Missing Bank Area: If the bank area does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done through the configuration settings mentioned above.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for your specific SAP implementation to ensure that all necessary configurations have been completed.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify bank area settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB52 (for maintaining bank accounts) or FI12 (for bank master data) to check or modify bank area settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.