How To Fix FC184 - Rule for bank key is 2 - specify length of bank account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Rule for bank key is 2 - specify length of bank account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC184 - Rule for bank key is 2 - specify length of bank account ?

  The SAP error message FC184 ("Rule for bank key is 2 - specify length of bank account") typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the bank key and the associated bank account length in the SAP system. This error is often encountered during the processing of financial transactions, such as when creating or updating vendor or customer master records.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Bank Key Configuration: The bank key you are using is configured to require a specific length for the bank account number, but the account number you provided does not meet this requirement.
  Bank Account Length: The length of the bank account number entered does not match the expected length defined in the bank key settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered an incorrect or incomplete bank account number.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FC184 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Bank Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 or FI12 to check the configuration of the bank key.
  Verify the settings for the bank key in question, particularly the required length for the bank account number.
  
  
  
  Adjust Bank Account Length:
  
  If the bank key requires a specific length for the bank account, ensure that the account number you are entering meets this requirement.
  If necessary, update the bank account number to match the required length.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the bank account information is correctly entered.
  Make sure that the bank account number is complete and valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for the correct configuration of bank keys and account numbers.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Bank Key: A bank key is a unique identifier for a bank in the SAP system, which is used in financial transactions.
  Bank Account Number: This is the number associated with a specific bank account, and it must conform to the length and format specified in the bank key configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (for financial year variant) and FI12 (for bank master data) to navigate the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the FC184 error in your SAP system.