How To Fix FINS_FI_POSTING_IF014 - SWIFT code or bank 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: 014

• Message text: SWIFT code or bank 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_IF014 - SWIFT code or bank number in bank details in item &1 missing ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_POSTING_IF014 indicates that there is a missing SWIFT code or bank number in the bank details for a specific item in the financial posting. This error typically arises during the processing of financial transactions, such as payments or postings, where the system requires complete bank information to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Details: The bank details for the vendor or customer associated with the transaction are incomplete. Specifically, the SWIFT code or bank number is not provided.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the bank details in the SAP system may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to missing or incorrect information in the bank details.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Details:
  
  Navigate to the vendor or customer master data in SAP.
  Verify that the bank details are complete, including the SWIFT code and bank number.
  If they are missing, enter the required information.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the bank details are incorrect or incomplete, update the vendor or customer master data with the correct SWIFT code and bank number.
  Ensure that the bank details are saved and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for bank details in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  This may involve reviewing the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After updating the bank details, attempt to process the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling bank details and related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FK03 (Display Vendor) or FD03 (Display Customer) to view bank details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit vendor or customer master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary bank details are correctly entered in the system.