How To Fix F2408 - Bank details changed; old bank details contained an IBAN

F2408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Bank details changed; old bank details contained an IBAN

What causes this issue?

The bank details have been changed and the old details deleted. An IBAN
was defined for these bank details; this IBAN will not be deleted
automatically.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you also want to delete the IBAN, maintain the following view: View
V_TIBAN <DS:TRAN.SM30>Proceed</> and delete the IBAN.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2408 - Bank details changed; old bank details contained an IBAN ?

  The SAP error message F2408 indicates that there has been a change in bank details for a vendor or customer, and the old bank details included an International Bank Account Number (IBAN). This error typically arises when the system detects that the bank details have been modified in a way that is inconsistent with the existing data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change in Bank Details: The error occurs when a user attempts to change bank details for a vendor or customer that previously had an IBAN associated with it.
  Inconsistent Data: The system may require that if an IBAN was previously used, it must be replaced with another IBAN or the change must be handled in a specific manner.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce certain rules regarding bank details and IBANs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the changes made to the bank details. Ensure that if the old details contained an IBAN,