How To Fix FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG021 - Country Key of a Correspondent Bank '&1' is invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG -

• Message number: 021

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG021 - Country Key of a Correspondent Bank '&1' is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG021 indicates that there is an issue with the country key of a correspondent bank in the financial accounting module. This error typically arises when the system cannot recognize or validate the country key associated with the specified correspondent bank.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Country Key: The country key provided for the correspondent bank is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The country key may not be properly configured in the SAP system, or it may not be linked to the correspondent bank.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the country key entered for the correspondent bank.
  Missing Master Data: The correspondent bank may not have been set up correctly in the system, leading to missing or incorrect country key information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Country Key:
  
  Check the country key associated with the correspondent bank in the SAP system. Ensure that it is correctly entered and corresponds to a valid country code.
  You can find the list of valid country keys in the SAP configuration or by using transaction codes like OBY6 (for country settings).
  
  
  
  Check Correspondent Bank Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the correspondent bank (usually found in the Financial Accounting module).
  Ensure that the correspondent bank is set up correctly with the appropriate country key.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If there are any typographical errors in the country key, correct them in the master data of the correspondent bank.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the correspondent bank is missing or incorrectly configured, you may need to create or update the bank master data using transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up banks 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 FI01, FI02, OBY6, and OBY3 (for country-specific settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit bank master data in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG021 and ensure that the correspondent bank's country key is valid and correctly configured.