How To Fix HRPADRUINFOTYPES738 - Bank account number is not assigned to vendor &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADRUINFOTYPES - HR-RU PAD Messages

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Bank account number is not assigned to vendor &1

What causes this issue?

The entered bank account number is invalid.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a bank account number assigned to the selected vendor.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADRUINFOTYPES738 - Bank account number is not assigned to vendor &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADRUINFOTYPES738 indicates that a bank account number is not assigned to the vendor specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or vendor management when the system attempts to process a payment or transaction related to a vendor that lacks the necessary bank account information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Account Assignment: The vendor in question does not have a bank account number assigned in the vendor master data.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number referenced in the error may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the vendor master data, such as missing or incomplete information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for display).
  Enter the vendor number and check if the bank account information is filled in correctly.
  If the bank account is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Assign Bank Account:
  
  If the bank account is not assigned, you can do this by using transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or FK02 (Change Vendor for Financial Accounting).
  Navigate to the "Payment Transactions" tab and enter the bank account details.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Number:
  
  Ensure that the vendor number you are using in your transaction is correct and corresponds to the intended vendor.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  If there are multiple company codes or different areas of the vendor master, ensure that the bank account is assigned for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP administrator or the person responsible for vendor management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  FK02: Change Vendor (Financial Accounting)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on vendor master data management and bank account assignments.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to view and edit vendor master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HRPADRUINFOTYPES738 and ensure that the vendor has the necessary bank account information for processing payments.