How To Fix F2026 - Bank no longer exists in the bank table; check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Bank no longer exists in the bank table; check

What causes this issue?

Bank &V2& for country &V1& no longer exists in the bank table.

System Response

The bank data cannot be displayed.

How to fix this error?

Delete the bank details from your master record if you no longer
require them.
Create the bank if you require the bank details.
You must switch to the change mode to carry out both activities by
using the function "Display->Change".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2026 - Bank no longer exists in the bank table; check ?

  The SAP error message F2026 ("Bank no longer exists in the bank table; check") typically occurs when a transaction is trying to reference a bank that has been deleted or is no longer valid in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as data maintenance, changes in bank details, or incorrect entries.
  Cause:
  
  Bank Deletion: The bank record has been deleted from the bank master data.
  Incorrect Bank Key: The bank key or bank account number entered in the transaction does not match any existing records in the bank table.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing records.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of bank master data or related settings may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) to verify if the bank exists in the system.
  If the bank does not exist, you may need to create it using FI01.
  
  
  
  Verify Bank Key and Account:
  
  Ensure that the bank key and account number entered in the transaction are correct.
  Cross-check with the bank master data to confirm that the details match.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If data migration was performed, ensure that all necessary records were migrated correctly.
  Use transaction SE16 to check the bank table (e.g., BNKA) for the existence of the bank record.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your IT department or SAP support team for further assistance.
  They may need to check for any recent changes in the system that could have affected the bank records.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the configuration of bank data, review those changes to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI01: Create Bank
  FI02: Change Bank
  FI03: Display Bank
  SE16: Data Browser (to check bank tables)
  
  
  
  Bank Table: The relevant table for bank master data in SAP is BNKA.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on bank master data management and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.