How To Fix FU018 - Bank number is not defined as the bank key in country &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FU - Utilities

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Bank number is not defined as the bank key in country &

What causes this issue?

In this country a bank key is defined which is not the bank number.

How to fix this error?

Enter the bank number as the bank key for this country.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FU018 - Bank number is not defined as the bank key in country & ?

  The SAP error message FU018 indicates that a specific bank number is not defined as a bank key for the specified country in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process a payment or perform a transaction that involves a bank account, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the bank number in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The bank number you are trying to use is not set up in the SAP system for the specified country.
  Incorrect Bank Key: The bank key might be incorrectly entered or does not match the expected format for the country.
  Country-Specific Settings: Different countries have different requirements for bank keys and numbers, and the configuration may not be complete for the country in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FU018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) in SAP.
  Verify if the bank number is correctly defined for the relevant country.
  Ensure that the bank key is correctly assigned to the bank number.
  
  
  
  Define Bank Key:
  
  If the bank number is not defined, you will need to create it. Use transaction code FI01 to create a new bank master record.
  Enter the required details, including the bank key, bank name, and country.
  
  
  
  Check Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the country-specific settings for bank keys are correctly configured. This can be done in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Bank Accounting > Master Data > Define Bank Key.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Program Configuration:
  
  If you are using the payment program, ensure that the bank details are correctly maintained in the payment program configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions related to bank configuration for your country.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI01: Create Bank Master Record
  FI02: Change Bank Master Record
  FI03: Display Bank Master Record
  
  
  Configuration Path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Bank Accounting > Master Data > Define Bank Key
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  This error can occur during payment processing, vendor master data maintenance, or when setting up bank details for employees.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FU018 error and ensure that the bank number is properly defined in your SAP system.