How To Fix F5164 - Bank details were not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 (transaction codes like XK03 for vendors or FD03 for customers).
  Ensure that the bank details are correctly entered and complete. This includes the bank account number, bank key, and any other required fields.
  
  
  
  Update Bank Details:
  
  If the bank details are missing, you can add them using the appropriate transaction (e.g., XK01 for vendors or FD01 for customers).
  Make sure to save the changes after entering the required information.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payment methods in the system (transaction code OBPM1).
  Ensure that the payment method you are using is correctly set up to allow for bank details.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run any relevant reports or checks to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the master data.
  You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or support team if you suspect data integrity issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to bank details and payment processing for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  XK01/XK02/XK03 for vendor master data
  FD01/FD02/FD03 for customer master data
  OBPM1 for payment method configuration
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit bank details in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.