How To Fix FVD_REPAY181 - Enter bank details for alternative payer &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_REPAY - Messages for Payoff

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Enter bank details for alternative payer &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_REPAY181 - Enter bank details for alternative payer &1 ?

  The SAP error message FVD_REPAY181 indicates that the system requires bank details for an alternative payer in a financial transaction. This typically occurs in the context of payment processing, where the system needs to know how to handle payments for a payer who is not the primary account holder.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A payment transaction is being processed for an alternative payer, but the necessary bank details (such as bank account number, bank key, etc.) are not provided in the system.
  The alternative payer is set up in the system, but their bank information has not been maintained or is incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Alternative Payer Data:
  
  Navigate to the master data of the alternative payer in the SAP system.
  Ensure that all required bank details are filled in correctly. This can usually be done in the customer/vendor master data transaction (e.g., transaction codes like FD02 for customers or FK02 for vendors).
  
  
  
  Maintain Bank Details:
  
  If the bank details are missing, you will need to enter them. This typically includes:
  
  Bank account number
  Bank key (or bank identifier)
  Bank country
  Any other relevant banking information
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Payment Method:
  
  Ensure that the payment method being used is compatible with the bank details provided. Some payment methods may require specific bank information.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to payment processing in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on maintaining alternative payer information and bank details.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining customer/vendor master data (e.g., FD01, FD02, FK01, FK02).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit bank details in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FVD_REPAY181 error and successfully process payments for the alternative payer.