How To Fix FTCM104 - Error when reading vend.master for vendor & partner bank type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTCM - Electronic Banking and Treasury for US Cash Management

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Error when reading vend.master for vendor & partner bank type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTCM104 - Error when reading vend.master for vendor & partner bank type & ?

  The SAP error message FTCM104 typically indicates an issue related to the vendor master data, specifically when the system is trying to read bank details for a vendor or partner. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during payment processing, vendor data retrieval, or when executing certain financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data may not be fully maintained, particularly the bank details for the specified vendor.
  Incorrect Vendor or Partner Bank Type: The bank type specified may not be valid or may not correspond to the vendor in question.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the vendor master data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the vendor master data or related tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing) and check if the vendor has the necessary bank details maintained.
  Ensure that the bank type specified in the error message is correctly set up for the vendor.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Data:
  
  If the bank details are missing, you can maintain them using transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor - Purchasing).
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Bank Type:
  
  Check if the bank type used in the transaction is valid and corresponds to the vendor's setup. You can refer to the configuration settings for bank types in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access vendor master data. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the vendor master data to identify any potential issues. This can be done using transaction codes like SE11 to check the database tables or using specific reports for vendor data consistency.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  XK02 - Change Vendor
  MK03 - Display Vendor - Purchasing
  MK02 - Change Vendor - Purchasing
  SE11 - Data Dictionary (to check table structures)
  
  
  
  Tables Involved:
  
  LFBK - Vendor Master Bank Details
  LFA1 - Vendor Master General Data
  LFB1 - Vendor Master Company Code Data
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on vendor master data management and bank details configuration.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.