How To Fix FB639 - Activate "IBAN without Bank Account No." for posting of docs in BI mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 639

• Message text: Activate "IBAN without Bank Account No." for posting of docs in BI mode

trados = fi

What causes this issue?

You have the following situation:
The "IBAN without Bank Account Number" functionality is <ZH>not</>
active in your system based on the <DS:SIMG.SIMG_TIBAN_WO_ACCNO>IMG
settings</>.
You want to post documents with an input option for bank details and
IBAN (such as documents with individual payees, documents with one-time
accounts, and free-form payments) by <ZH>batch input</> or "call
transaction".
When setting up the batch input data, you only know the IBAN and <ZH>not
</> the bank account number of the customer or vendor.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You have the following two options:
Switch off message <DS:TRAN.OBA5>FB 639</> if you want the system to
propose the bank account number for the IBAN. (This corresponds to the
previous functionality before "IBAN without Bank Account Number" was
implemented and is therefore the standard setting.)
Switch on message <DS:TRAN.OBA5>FB 639</> with the message type I if you
want to store the IBAN in the system without a bank account number.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB639 - Activate "IBAN without Bank Account No." for posting of docs in BI mode ?

  The SAP error message FB639 indicates that the system requires the activation of the "IBAN without Bank Account No." setting for posting documents in Business Intelligence (BI) mode. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a document that involves an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) but the necessary configuration is not in place.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is configured to require a bank account number for transactions involving IBANs, but the specific setting to allow IBANs without a bank account number has not been activated. This can happen in scenarios where the business process does not require a bank account number to be linked with the IBAN, or when the IBAN is being used for transactions that do not necessitate a bank account number.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the "IBAN without Bank Account No." setting in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Business Transactions -> Incoming Payments -> Payment Methods -> Define Payment Methods for Country.
  
  
  
  Select the Relevant Payment Method:
  
  Choose the payment method that you are using for the transaction that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Activate the Setting:
  
  Look for the option related to "IBAN without Bank Account No." and activate it. This may involve checking a checkbox or setting a parameter to allow IBANs to be used without requiring a bank account number.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Posting:
  
  Try to post the document again to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring payment methods and handling IBANs.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Consulting SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Testing in a Sandbox Environment: If possible, test the changes in a development or sandbox environment before applying them to the production system to avoid any unintended consequences.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting (FI) to further investigate the configuration and any other potential issues.