How To Fix FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG012 - Account Number at Recipient Bank '&1' is invalid.

FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Account Number at Recipient Bank '&1' is invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG012 - Account Number at Recipient Bank '&1' is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG012 indicates that there is an issue with the account number provided for a recipient bank in a financial transaction. Specifically, the error message states that the account number at the specified recipient bank ('&1') is invalid. This can occur in various contexts, such as during payment processing or when setting up bank details for vendors or customers.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Account Number: The account number entered may contain typographical errors or may not conform to the expected format.
  Bank Details Not Maintained: The recipient bank's details may not be properly maintained in the system, leading to validation failures.
  Inactive or Closed Account: The account number may refer to an account that is no longer active or has been closed.
  Bank Format Issues: The account number may not meet the specific format requirements set by the bank (e.g., length, character type).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the bank