How To Fix FW008 - Account & does not exist for house bank ID &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FW - Bills of Exchange and Other International Developments

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Account & does not exist for house bank ID &

What causes this issue?

The bank account specified in the file is not assigned to the specified
house bank.

How to fix this error?

Check the house bank definitions and the DME file or let your house
bank check the file.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FW008 - Account & does not exist for house bank ID & ?

  The SAP error message FW008 indicates that the specified account does not exist for the given house bank ID. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with house banks and their associated accounts in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect House Bank ID: The house bank ID entered may be incorrect or does not match any existing house bank in the system.
  Missing Account: The account associated with the house bank ID may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the house bank or the account settings in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the account associated with the house bank.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify House Bank ID:
  
  Check the house bank ID entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and exists in the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the house bank configuration in SAP (Transaction Code: FI12).
  
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the house bank configuration and verify that the account is correctly set up for the specified house bank.
  Ensure that the account number is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Account:
  
  If the account does not exist, you may need to create it. Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., FI12) to add the account to the house bank.
  If the account exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the house bank and its accounts. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on house bank and account configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FI12: House Bank Configuration
  OBHB: Define House Banks
  OBPM1: Define Payment Methods per Country
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to house banks and accounts.
  Documentation: Review SAP Financial Accounting (FI) documentation for best practices on managing house banks and accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FW008 error and ensure that the house bank and its accounts are correctly configured in your SAP system.