FAP_CMP817 - State central bank indicator &1 is missing in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_CMP - Vendor Manual Payment

• Message number: 817

• Message text: State central bank indicator &1 is missing in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_CMP817 - State central bank indicator &1 is missing in customizing ?

  The SAP error message FAP_CMP817 indicates that there is a missing configuration related to the central bank indicator in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or treasury management when the system is trying to process transactions that require a central bank indicator, but it cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a central bank indicator in the customizing settings. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The central bank indicator has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Customizing: The customizing settings may not be properly maintained or may have been deleted or altered.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that reference the central bank indicator.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Bank Accounting > Define Central Bank Indicators.
  Ensure that the central bank indicator you are trying to use is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Central Bank Indicator:
  
  If the central bank indicator is missing, you will need to create it.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Related Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data (e.g., bank master records) that reference the central bank indicator are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the relevant bank accounts or payment methods are linked to the correct central bank indicator.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the central bank indicator for any specific requirements or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining bank accounts) or FI12 (for managing financial institutions) to check related settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.