How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES301 - Specify a bank identification number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Specify a bank identification number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES301 - Specify a bank identification number ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES301 ("Specify a bank identification number") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when dealing with bank master data in SAP. This error indicates that a required field for the bank identification number (such as a Bank Identifier Code (BIC) or International Bank Account Number (IBAN)) has not been filled in or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Identification Number: The most common cause is that the bank identification number has not been entered in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured to require a bank identification number for certain transactions or master data entries, and this requirement is not being met.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the bank identification number was not saved or was inadvertently deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Bank Identification Number: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or master data entry screen where the error occurred.
  Locate the field for the bank identification number and enter the appropriate value (e.g., BIC, IBAN).
  Save the changes and try the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to bank master data to ensure that the requirement for a bank identification number is correctly configured.
  You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to review these settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a transaction involving a specific vendor or customer, check the master data for that entity to ensure that the bank identification number is correctly maintained.
  Update the master data if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the transaction or module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions), or others related to financial transactions.
  Bank Master Data: Ensure that the bank master data is correctly set up in the system. You can check this using transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank data or perform the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.