How To Fix FCLM_BT_MSG021 - House bank is not defined for paying bank account.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BT_MSG -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: House bank is not defined for paying bank account.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BT_MSG021 - House bank is not defined for paying bank account. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BT_MSG021 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of house banks in relation to a paying bank account. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find a defined house bank for the specified paying bank account, which is necessary for processing payments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing House Bank Configuration: The house bank has not been defined for the specified paying bank account in the system.
  Incorrect Bank Account Assignment: The bank account may not be correctly assigned to a house bank.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the bank account or house bank details.
  Inactive or Deleted House Bank: The house bank may have been marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check House Bank Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI12 (House Bank) in SAP.
  Verify that the house bank is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the house bank is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Bank Account to House Bank:
  
  In the same transaction (FI12), check if the paying bank account is assigned to the house bank.
  If not, you will need to create a new entry or modify the existing one to link the bank account to the house bank.
  
  
  
  Verify Bank Account Details:
  
  Check the details of the paying bank account in the relevant transaction (e.g., FI01 for creating a bank master record).
  Ensure that the account number, bank key, and other details are entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive House Banks:
  
  If the house bank is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or create a new house bank.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or configuration guides for house banks and bank accounts to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI12: House Bank Configuration
  FI01: Create Bank Master Record
  FI02: Change Bank Master Record
  FI03: Display Bank Master Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to house bank configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FCLM_BT_MSG021 and ensure that your payment processing works smoothly.