How To Fix F2406 - No IBAN defined for these bank details

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 406

• Message text: No IBAN defined for these bank details

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2406 - No IBAN defined for these bank details ?

  The SAP error message F2406 ("No IBAN defined for these bank details") typically occurs when you are trying to process a payment or perform a transaction that requires an International Bank Account Number (IBAN), but the system cannot find an IBAN associated with the specified bank details.
  Cause:
  
  Missing IBAN: The most common cause is that the IBAN has not been entered for the vendor or customer in the master data.
  Incorrect Bank Details: The bank details may be incomplete or incorrectly entered, leading to the system not being able to derive the IBAN.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the IBAN might not have been transferred correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up to handle IBANs properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master data (transaction codes like FK02 for vendors or FD02 for customers).
  Verify that the bank details are correctly entered and that an IBAN is provided.
  If the IBAN is missing, enter the correct IBAN for the bank account.
  
  
  
  Update Bank Details:
  
  If the IBAN is not available, you may need to contact the bank to obtain the correct IBAN for the account.
  Once you have the IBAN, update the vendor or customer master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to bank details in the SAP system. Ensure that the system is set up to handle IBANs correctly.
  This may involve checking the country-specific settings for bank accounts.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary fields, including IBANs, were correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary updates, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IBAN Format: Ensure that the IBAN is in the correct format as per the country-specific requirements. Different countries have different IBAN lengths and formats.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to IBAN handling in your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on managing bank details and IBANs in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F2406 error and ensure that the necessary IBAN information is correctly maintained in your SAP system.