How To Fix F5164 - Bank details were not specified

F5164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Bank details were not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5164 - Bank details were not specified ?

  The SAP error message F5164 ("Bank details were not specified") typically occurs when you are trying to process a financial transaction that requires bank details, but those details have not been provided or are incomplete. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during vendor payments, customer payments, or when setting up bank accounts for business partners.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Bank Details: The most common cause is that the bank details for the vendor, customer, or business partner have not been entered in the system.
  Incomplete Data: The bank details may be partially filled out, missing critical information such as the bank account number, bank key, or IBAN.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payment methods or bank accounts in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the system from recognizing the bank details.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the vendor or customer master data