How To Fix FQ486 - Selected bank details for partner bank category &1 are not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 486

• Message text: Selected bank details for partner bank category &1 are not valid

What causes this issue?

You want to add a partner bank category to bank details for a payer, but
these bank details are not in the payer's vendor master record or are no
longer valid.

System Response

The arrangement cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Specify the partner bank category for the payer again, provided that it
is still valid. If valid bank details are found, they will be
transferred. If they are no longer valid, specify a new valid partner
bank category for the payer or delete the partner bank category if no
partner bank category is in the bank details of the vendor master record
for the payer.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ486 - Selected bank details for partner bank category &1 are not valid ?

  The SAP error message FQ486 indicates that the selected bank details for a partner bank category are not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with bank master data in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Bank Details: The bank details entered for the partner (vendor, customer, etc.) do not match the expected format or are not correctly maintained in the system.
  Missing Bank Master Data: The bank account or bank master data for the specified partner bank category may not exist or may not be properly configured.
  Incorrect Partner Bank Category: The partner bank category specified may not be valid for the selected bank details.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect account numbers, bank keys, or other required fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Bank Details: Verify the bank details entered for the partner. Ensure that the account number, bank key, and other relevant information are correct and complete.
  Maintain Bank Master Data: Go to the bank master data maintenance transaction (e.g., transaction code FI01 for creating a bank master record) and ensure that the bank details for the specified partner bank category are correctly maintained.
  Review Partner Bank Category: Ensure that the partner bank category you are using is appropriate for the bank details you are trying to enter. You may need to consult your organization's configuration or documentation to confirm this.
  Data Consistency Check: Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and correct any inconsistencies in the bank data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for maintaining bank details and partner bank categories.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FI01: Create Bank Master Record
  FI02: Change Bank Master Record
  FI03: Display Bank Master Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit bank master data.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FQ486 error message in SAP.