How To Fix FBZI424 - OFX code 2018: Server ID is unknown

FBZI424 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBZI - Payments via Internet

• Message number: 424

• Message text: OFX code 2018: Server ID is unknown

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The OFX partner returned the code 2018 (Server ID not recognized).
Verify the server ID.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FBZI424 - Details

• The SAP error message FBZI424 with OFX code 2018: "Server ID is unknown" typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with electronic bank statement processing or integration with external banking systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is unable to recognize the server ID that is being referenced in the OFX (Open Financial Exchange) file. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The server ID may not be correctly configured in the SAP system or in the OFX file.
  Missing Server ID: The server ID might be missing from the configuration settings or the OFX file.
  Outdated or Incorrect OFX File: The OFX file being processed may not be compatible with the current configuration or may contain errors.
  Bank 
  Configuration Issues: The bank's configuration for the OFX service may have changed, leading to a mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FBZI424 error, you can take the following