How To Fix F0473 - The bank chain in payment document &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 473

• Message text: The bank chain in payment document &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The bank chain for payments in &V2& format only supports one
intermediary bank. The bank chain specified for payment document &V1&
does not contain any banks of this type.

System Response

The bank chain was not entered for this payment.

How to fix this error?

Change the bank chain accordingly if you require a bank chain
specification for this payment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0473 - The bank chain in payment document &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message F0473, which states "The bank chain in payment document &1 is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of payment processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the bank chain configuration for the payment document being processed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Bank Chain Configuration: The bank chain defined in the payment document does not match the allowed bank chains configured in the system. This can happen if the bank chain is not set up correctly in the system or if the payment document is referencing a bank chain that is not permitted for the transaction.
  
  
  Payment Method Settings: The payment method used in the payment document may not be configured to allow the specific bank chain.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing information in the vendor or customer master data related to bank details.
  
  
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on which bank chains can be used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Chain Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for bank chains in SAP (Transaction code: OBPM1 or similar).
  Verify that the bank chain used in the payment document is correctly defined and permitted.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the payment method being used (Transaction code: OBBP).
  Ensure that the payment method allows the bank chain in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Review the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the bank details are correctly maintained.
  Check if the bank chain is correctly assigned to the vendor or customer.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Type Settings:
  
  If applicable, review the settings for the transaction type being used to ensure that it allows the specified bank chain.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBPM1 (for bank chain configuration), OBBP (for payment method configuration), and FK03 (to display vendor master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify bank chain settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.