How To Fix FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG026 - Type of Bank '&1' in Bank Chain is invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Type of Bank '&1' in Bank Chain is invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG026 - Type of Bank '&1' in Bank Chain is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message FAP_BANK_CHAIN_MSG026 indicates that there is an issue with the type of bank specified in a bank chain configuration. Specifically, it states that the type of bank '&1' in the bank chain is invalid. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or treasury management within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Bank Type: The bank type specified in the bank chain configuration does not match any of the valid bank types defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the bank chain setup, such as missing or incorrectly defined bank types.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typographical error or incorrect data entry when defining the bank in the bank chain.
  Missing Master Data: The bank master data may not be properly maintained or may be missing entirely.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for bank chains in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining bank types and ensure that the bank type in question is correctly defined and valid.
  
  
  
  Verify Bank Master Data:
  
  Check the bank master data for the bank in question (Transaction code: FI01 for creating a bank, FI02 for changing).
  Ensure that the bank type is correctly assigned and that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the entries made in the bank chain configuration for any typographical errors or incorrect values.
  Make necessary corrections to ensure that the bank type matches the valid options.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on valid bank types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  FI01/FI02: Bank master data management.
  FBL1N: Vendor line item display (to check related transactions).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to bank chain configurations.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank configurations.
  
  
  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.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid bank type in the bank chain configuration.