How To Fix FV161 - Bank reference missing, function terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FV - Electronic Banking Messages

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Bank reference missing, function terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FV161 - Bank reference missing, function terminated ?

  The SAP error message FV161, which states "Bank reference missing, function terminated," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or bank-related functions. This error indicates that a required bank reference is missing from the transaction data, which is necessary for the system to process the payment or transaction correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Bank Reference: The most common cause is that the bank reference field is not filled in the relevant transaction or document.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payment program or bank master data.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to missing or incorrect information in the bank reference field.
  Incomplete Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary bank details maintained.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transaction Data: Review the transaction or document that triggered the error. Ensure that the bank reference field is filled in correctly.
  Update Master Data: