How To Fix FW305 - Specify the house bank account ID. It is required for the file type.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Specify the house bank account ID. It is required for the file type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FW305 - Specify the house bank account ID. It is required for the file type. ?

  The SAP error message FW305, which states "Specify the house bank account ID. It is required for the file type," typically occurs in the context of payment processing or electronic bank statement processing in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a specific house bank account ID to proceed with the operation you are attempting, such as generating a payment file or processing a bank statement.
  Cause:
  
  Missing House Bank Account ID: The most common cause of this error is that the house bank account ID has not been specified in the payment run or configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the payment method or the house bank may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to identify the required account.
  File Type Requirements: Certain file types may have specific requirements for house bank account IDs, and if these are not met, the error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify House Bank Account ID:
  
  Go to the transaction where you are encountering the error (e.g., F110 for payment runs).
  Ensure that you have selected a valid house bank and that the house bank account ID is filled in.
  If you are using a payment method, check that the house bank account is correctly assigned to that payment method.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the payment method in the SAP system (Transaction code: OBVCU).
  Ensure that the house bank is correctly configured and linked to the payment method you are using.
  Verify that the house bank account ID is correctly maintained in the system (Transaction code: FI12 for house bank maintenance).
  
  
  
  Review Payment Program Settings:
  
  If you are using the payment program (F110), check the parameters set in the payment run. Ensure that the house bank account is specified in the parameters.
  Make sure that the payment method is correctly assigned to the house bank account.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific file type you are working with to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  House Bank: A house bank in SAP is a bank account that is used for processing payments and receipts. It is essential to have the correct house bank set up for financial transactions.
  Payment Methods: Different payment methods may have different requirements for house bank accounts. Ensure that the payment method you are using is compatible with the house bank account.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  FI12: Maintain House Banks
  OBVCU: Configuration for Payment Methods
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.