How To Fix FB789 - Enter either an ID or the comp. code, house bank ID and acct ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 789

• Message text: Enter either an ID or the comp. code, house bank ID and acct ID

What causes this issue?

Enter either the ID or at least the company code,
house bank ID and account ID.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB789 - Enter either an ID or the comp. code, house bank ID and acct ID ?

  The SAP error message FB789 indicates that when trying to process a transaction related to bank accounts, the system requires either an ID or a combination of company code, house bank ID, and account ID to proceed. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with bank master data or payment processing.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The required fields (company code, house bank ID, account ID) are not filled in the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The house bank or account may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the IDs being entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FB789 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields:
  
  Ensure that you have entered either a valid ID or the combination of company code, house bank ID, and account ID correctly.
  Double-check for any typographical errors in the IDs.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for house banks and ensure that the house bank and account are set up correctly.
  You can check this in the SAP menu under:
  
  Transaction Code: FI12 (for House Bank)
  Transaction Code: FI01 (for Bank Master Data)
  
  
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the bank account data. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for additional context or updates.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If possible, try to replicate the issue with different data to see if the problem persists. This can help identify if the issue is data-specific.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (General Ledger), F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions), and FI12 (House Bank).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FB789 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for financial transactions and bank account management for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FB789 error in SAP.