How To Fix FINS_FI_POSTING_IF013 - IBAN or bank account number in bank details in item &1 missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_POSTING_IF - Posting Interface Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: IBAN or bank account number in bank details in item &1 missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_POSTING_IF013 - IBAN or bank account number in bank details in item &1 missing ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_POSTING_IF013 indicates that there is a missing IBAN (International Bank Account Number) or bank account number in the bank details for a specific item in a financial posting. This error typically occurs during the processing of financial transactions, such as payments or postings, where bank account information is required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Details: The most common cause is that the relevant bank details (IBAN or bank account number) have not been entered for the vendor, customer, or employee associated with the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to retrieve the bank details for the relevant entity.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incomplete entries in the vendor or customer master records.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may require specific bank details that are not provided.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the vendor or customer master data (transaction codes like XK03 for vendors or FD03 for customers).
  Verify that the bank details, including the IBAN and bank account number, are correctly entered and saved.
  
  
  
  Update Bank Details:
  
  If the bank details are missing, add the necessary information. Ensure that the IBAN is correctly formatted and valid.
  Save the changes and try processing the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the bank details are being pulled correctly. This may involve reviewing the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  
  Transaction Review:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to process is appropriate for the entity involved. Some transactions may have specific requirements for bank details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling bank details and related error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master data, such as XK01 (Create Vendor), XK02 (Change Vendor), FD01 (Create Customer), and FD02 (Change Customer).
  IBAN Validation: Ensure that the IBAN entered is valid according to the country-specific rules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit bank details in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_FI_POSTING_IF013 and successfully process your financial transactions.