How To Fix EI511 - Bank master record does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 511

• Message text: Bank master record does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI511 - Bank master record does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EI511, which states "Bank master record does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a bank master record for the specified bank key in the database. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during payment processing, vendor or customer master data maintenance, or when trying to execute transactions that involve bank details.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Bank Master Record: The most common cause is that the bank master record for the specified bank key has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Bank Key: The bank key entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Deletion: The bank master record may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Company Code: The bank master record may exist, but it is not assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the bank master record.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create Bank Master Record:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank Master Record) or FI02 (Change Bank Master Record).
  Enter the required details, including the bank key, bank name, and other relevant information.
  Save the record.
  
  
  
  Verify Bank Key:
  
  Double-check the bank key you are using to ensure it is correct.
  If you are using a vendor or customer master record, ensure that the bank details are correctly maintained in those records.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the bank master record is assigned to the correct company code.
  You can check this in the bank master record details.
  
  
  
  Review Deletion Flags:
  
  Check if the bank master record has been marked for deletion. If so, you may need