How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC066 - Partner bank type missing for bank account &2, SWIFT/BIC &3 of partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC - Central Finance Accounting Document generation

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Partner bank type missing for bank account &2, SWIFT/BIC &3 of partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC066 - Partner bank type missing for bank account &2, SWIFT/BIC &3 of partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC066 indicates that there is a missing partner bank type for a specific bank account in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with bank accounts and their associated details in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The partner bank type is not configured for the specified bank account in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The bank account details, including the SWIFT/BIC code, may have been entered incorrectly or are incomplete.
  Master Data Issues: The partner (vendor, customer, etc.) master data may not have the necessary bank details or may be missing the bank type.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues in transferring the bank account details correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Bank Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: OBPM1 for bank accounts).
  Ensure that the partner bank type is defined for the bank account in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Master Data:
  
  Check the master data of the partner (vendor/customer) using transaction codes like XK03 (for vendors) or FD03 (for customers).
  Ensure that the bank account details, including the SWIFT/BIC code and partner bank type, are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Update Missing Information:
  
  If the partner bank type is missing, you can add it by editing the partner's bank details in the master data.
  Ensure that the SWIFT/BIC code is correctly entered and corresponds to the correct bank account.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure partner bank types and bank accounts.
  
  
  
  Test Transactions:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBPM1 (for bank account management), XK03 (for vendor master data), and FD03 (for customer master data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank account configurations and partner master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC066 in your SAP system.