How To Fix FZ646 - > Bank account & & is not a postal giro account / postal check account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 646

• Message text: > Bank account & & is not a postal giro account / postal check account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ646 - > Bank account & & is not a postal giro account / postal check account ?

  The SAP error message FZ646 indicates that the bank account you are trying to use is not recognized as a postal giro account or a postal check account. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where specific types of bank accounts are required.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Type: The bank account you are trying to use may not be set up correctly in the SAP system. It might not be classified as a postal giro or postal check account.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for bank accounts may not include the necessary settings for postal giro or postal check accounts.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the account number or other details entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank Master Record) or FI02 (Change Bank Master Record) to verify the details of the bank account.
  Ensure that the account type is set correctly as a postal giro or postal check account.
  
  
  
  Review Account Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for bank accounts. This can be done through the transaction code OBPM1 (Define House Banks) or OBPM2 (Change House Banks).
  Ensure that the account is configured to be used as a postal giro or postal check account.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the account number and other details entered in the transaction to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on setting up postal giro and postal check accounts.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Bank Master Data: Ensure that the bank master data is correctly maintained in the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FI01, FI02, OBPM1, and OBPM2 for managing bank accounts.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit bank account details in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FZ646 error and ensure that the bank account is correctly recognized as a postal giro or postal check account in SAP.