How To Fix FW304 - House bank & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 304

• Message text: House bank & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FW304 - House bank & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FW304 indicates that the specified house bank does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves a house bank, such as processing payments or managing cash management activities, and the system cannot find the house bank you referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect House Bank ID: The house bank ID you are trying to use may be incorrect or misspelled.
  House Bank Not Created: The house bank has not been created in the system.
  House Bank Not Active: The house bank exists but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the house bank.
  Company Code Issues: The house bank may not be assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify House Bank ID: Check the house bank ID you are using for any typos or errors.
  Create House Bank: If the house bank does not exist, you can create it using the following steps:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI12 (House Bank) or OBHB (Define House Banks).
  Enter the necessary details to create a new house bank.
  
  
  Check Activation: Ensure that the house bank is active and not marked for deletion.
  Check Company Code Assignment: Make sure that the house bank is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the house bank configuration.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the house bank. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FI12: To manage house banks.
  OBHB: To define house banks.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to house banks.
  User Roles: Review user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure proper access.
  Configuration Guides: Refer to SAP configuration guides for financial accounting to understand how to set up house banks correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.