How To Fix F0471 - The bank chain could not be displayed for payment document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 471

• Message text: The bank chain could not be displayed for payment document &1

What causes this issue?

The bank chain for payment document &V1& could not be output as it
contains more than one bank of the same <DS:DE.BNTYP>type</>.

How to fix this error?

Change the entries with the same type in the bank chain, if you require
a bank chain specification for this payment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0471 - The bank chain could not be displayed for payment document &1 ?

  The SAP error message F0471, which states "The bank chain could not be displayed for payment document &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with the bank chain configuration or the payment document itself. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Bank Chain Configuration: The bank chain for the specified payment document may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Payment Document: The payment document referenced may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the bank chain.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the payment document or the bank chain.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary system error or issue with the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Bank Chain Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for bank chains in SAP (Transaction code: OBPM1).
  Ensure that the bank chain is properly defined and that the relevant banks are included.
  
  
  
  Verify Payment Document:
  
  Use transaction code FB03 to display the payment document and ensure it exists and is correctly posted.
  Check if the payment document is in a status that allows for bank chain display.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the bank chain information.
  Check the user roles and profiles in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks on the payment documents and bank chain data.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message.
  Apply any recommended patches or updates if applicable.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  OBPM1: Bank Chain Configuration
  SE16/SE11: Data Browser/Table Display
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on bank chain configuration and payment processing.
  
  
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the F0471 error in SAP.