How To Fix FB951 - Bank format &: The sender ID in the record VOL1 must be &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 951

• Message text: Bank format &: The sender ID in the record VOL1 must be &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB951 - Bank format &: The sender ID in the record VOL1 must be & ?

  The SAP error message FB951 indicates an issue with the bank format during the processing of a payment file. Specifically, it points out that the sender ID in the record (in this case, "VOL1") does not match the expected value, which is indicated by the "&" placeholder in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Sender ID: The sender ID in the payment file does not match the expected sender ID configured in the SAP system. This could be due to a misconfiguration in the payment medium format or an error in the data being sent.
  Configuration Issues: The payment medium format settings in SAP may not be correctly set up to reflect the required sender ID.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be manual errors in the data entry process that lead to an incorrect sender ID being generated in the payment file.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (Payment Medium Workbench) and verify the configuration for the payment medium format you are using.
  Ensure that the sender ID is correctly defined in the format settings.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Medium Format:
  
  Check the payment medium format settings to ensure that the sender ID is correctly specified. This may involve looking at the specific format you are using (e.g., DTAUS, SEPA, etc.) and ensuring that the sender ID is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Correct the Sender ID:
  
  If the sender ID is incorrect in the payment file, you may need to adjust the data being sent or modify the configuration to ensure that the correct sender ID is used.
  
  
  
  Test the Payment File:
  
  After making the necessary changes, generate a test payment file to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the payment medium format you are using, as different formats may have different requirements for sender IDs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBZP (Payment Program Configuration) and OBPM1 (Payment Medium Workbench).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific payment medium format you are using, as there may be known issues or updates that address this error.
  Testing: Always perform testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system to avoid disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FB951 error and ensure that the payment file is processed correctly.