How To Fix FU051 - BANK SORT CODE not unique (error in file to be imported).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FU - Utilities

• Message number: 051

• Message text: BANK SORT CODE not unique (error in file to be imported).

What causes this issue?

The input file contains records with main offices (record type 2) which
have identical bank sort codes. This is not allowed since each main
office must be designated with a unique bank sort code.
It is highly probable that the file contains an error.

System Response

Bank master data input will be terminated.

How to fix this error?

Contact Reed Information Services. You can find the address in the
program documentation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FU051 - BANK SORT CODE not unique (error in file to be imported). ?

  The SAP error message FU051, which states "BANK SORT CODE not unique (error in file to be imported)," typically occurs when you are trying to import bank details into the SAP system, and the sort code provided in the import file is not unique. This means that the sort code you are trying to import is already associated with multiple bank accounts in the system, leading to ambiguity.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Sort Codes: The sort code you are trying to import is already associated with more than one bank account in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Data in Import File: The import file may contain duplicate entries for the same sort code.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the SAP system, where the same sort code is incorrectly linked to multiple accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Bank Accounts:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code for managing bank accounts (e.g., FI01 for creating a bank master record or FI02 for changing it).
  Search for the sort code in question to see if it is already linked to multiple bank accounts.
  
  
  
  Review the Import File:
  
  Open the import file and check for duplicate entries of the sort code.
  Ensure that each sort code is unique and corresponds to only one bank account.
  
  
  
  Modify the Import File:
  
  If duplicates are found, remove or correct the duplicate entries in the import file.
  Ensure that the sort codes in the file are correctly formatted and valid.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If the sort code is indeed linked to multiple accounts and this is not intended, you may need to clean up the bank master data in SAP to ensure that each sort code is unique.
  
  
  
  Re-import the Data:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, attempt to re-import the file into SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Bank Master Data: In SAP, bank master data is crucial for financial transactions. Each bank account is identified by a unique combination of bank key (sort code) and account number.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FI01, FI02, FI03 (for creating, changing, and displaying bank master records) and FBZP (for payment program configuration).
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks before importing files to prevent such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FU051 error and successfully import your bank data into SAP.