How To Fix FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG007 - Country Key of Recipient Bank '&1' is invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Country Key of Recipient Bank '&1' is invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG007 - Country Key of Recipient Bank '&1' is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG007 indicates that the country key of the recipient bank specified in a financial transaction is invalid. This error typically arises in the context of payment processing or bank-related transactions within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Country Key: The country key provided for the recipient bank does not exist in the SAP system or is not correctly configured.
  Bank Master Data Issues: The bank master data may not be properly maintained, leading to discrepancies in the country key.
  Configuration Issues: The country key may not be linked to the appropriate bank details in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the country key entered for the recipient bank.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the bank master data in SAP (Transaction Code: FI12 or FI13).
  Verify that the recipient bank's details are correctly maintained, including the country key.
  
  
  
  Validate Country Key:
  
  Ensure that the country key used is valid and exists in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings (Transaction Code: OY01 for country keys).
  If the country key is missing, you may need to create it or correct it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for payment transactions and ensure that the country key is correctly linked to the bank details.
  Use Transaction Code: OBPM1 to review the payment methods and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to a data entry mistake, correct the country key in the relevant transaction or master data record.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing bank master data and country keys.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FI12 (Maintain Bank Master Data), FI13 (Display Bank Master Data), and OBPM1 (Payment Methods in Country).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit bank master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid country key for the recipient bank in SAP.