How To Fix CONF_BANK_RELATION005 - The bank country and ISO code of the IBAN & are not identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONF_BANK_RELATION - Messages for Bank Relationship Management

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The bank country and ISO code of the IBAN & are not identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONF_BANK_RELATION005 - The bank country and ISO code of the IBAN & are not identical ?

  The SAP error message CONF_BANK_RELATION005 indicates that there is a mismatch between the bank country specified in the bank account details and the ISO country code derived from the IBAN (International Bank Account Number). This error typically arises when the IBAN is entered incorrectly or when the bank account configuration does not align with the country code associated with the IBAN.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect IBAN Entry: The IBAN may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch between the country code in the IBAN and the bank country specified in the system.
  Bank Account Configuration: The bank account configuration in SAP may not match the country code derived from the IBAN.
  Country Code Mismatch: The country code in the IBAN does not correspond to the bank country defined in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify IBAN: Check the IBAN entered in the system for any typographical errors. Ensure that it is correctly formatted and valid.
  Check Bank Country Configuration:
  
  Go to the bank account details in SAP and verify the bank country.
  Ensure that the bank country matches the country code derived from the IBAN.
  
  
  Update Bank Account Details: If the bank country is incorrect, update it to match the country code from the IBAN.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the relevant SAP documentation or guidelines for entering bank details to ensure compliance with the required formats.
  Test with a Valid IBAN: If possible, test the process with a known valid IBAN to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IBAN Structure: The IBAN consists of a country code (2 letters), followed by two check digits and a bank account number. The country code should match the bank country in SAP.
  SAP Configuration: Ensure that the bank master data is correctly configured in SAP, including the country settings.
  Error Handling: If the issue persists after verifying the details, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CONF_BANK_RELATION005 error and ensure that your bank account details are correctly configured in SAP.