How To Fix EI504 - A maximum of & banks still posiible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 504

• Message text: A maximum of & banks still posiible

What causes this issue?

The maximum number of banks for one bank indicator is defined as
twenty.
Your entry exceeds this limit.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Set the number of banks back to the permitted maximum.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI504 - A maximum of & banks still posiible ?

  The SAP error message EI504, which states "A maximum of & banks still possible," typically occurs in the context of bank master data management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system has reached the maximum limit of bank accounts that can be assigned to a particular entity (such as a vendor, customer, or company code).
  Cause:
  
  Limit Reached: The primary cause of this error is that the maximum number of bank accounts allowed for a specific entity has been reached. This limit is defined in the system configuration.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to allow only a certain number of bank accounts for each entity, and this limit has been exceeded.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Bank Accounts: Review the existing bank accounts assigned to the entity in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data (e.g., vendor or customer master data) and checking the bank details.
  Delete Unused Bank Accounts: If there are bank accounts that are no longer in use, consider deleting them to free up space for new entries.
  Increase the Limit: If it is necessary to have more bank accounts than the current limit allows, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in the SAP system. This typically requires access to the configuration settings and may involve:
  
  Accessing the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Navigating to the section for Financial Accounting (FI) and then to the settings for bank master data.
  Modifying the maximum number of bank accounts allowed for the relevant entity type.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant: If you are unsure about making configuration changes, it is advisable to consult with an SAP Basis or functional consultant who can assist with the necessary adjustments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or FK02 (Change Vendor) to manage bank details.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing bank master data and understanding configuration settings.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EI504 error and manage bank accounts effectively within your SAP system.