How To Fix FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG020 - Field Country Key of a Correspondent Bank canÆt be empty.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Field Country Key of a Correspondent Bank canÆt be empty.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG020 - Field Country Key of a Correspondent Bank canÆt be empty. ?

  The SAP error message FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG020 indicates that the "Field Country Key of a Correspondent Bank can't be empty." This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when setting up bank details in the SAP system, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to save or process a transaction involving a correspondent bank, but the country key field for that bank is not filled in. The country key is essential for identifying the country in which the correspondent bank is located, and it is a required field in the configuration of bank details.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the country key for the correspondent bank is properly maintained. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Correspondent Bank Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., FI12 for maintaining bank master data).
  Alternatively, you can go through the SAP Easy Access menu: Accounting -> Financial Accounting -> Bank Accounting -> Master Data -> Bank -> Create/Change.
  
  
  
  Check the Correspondent Bank Entry:
  
  Locate the entry for the correspondent bank that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the "Country Key" field is filled in. This field typically corresponds to the country code (e.g., "US" for the United States, "DE" for Germany).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the appropriate country key, save the changes.
  Retry the transaction that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Country Key Codes: Make sure you are using the correct country key codes as defined in the SAP system. You can find a list of country codes in the SAP documentation or by using transaction OBY6 (for country settings).
  Bank Master Data: Ensure that all required fields in the bank master data are filled out correctly, as missing information can lead to similar errors.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank master data.
  Consult Documentation: If you continue to experience issues, consult the SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your financial transactions in SAP.