How To Fix IDFB308 - The length of the payee's bank account is wrong

IDFB308 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFB - Payment Reference Numbers

• Message number: 308

• Message text: The length of the payee's bank account is wrong

What causes this issue?

The bank account number of the payee needs to consist out of seven or
eight digits.

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?

Check the entered bank account.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFB308 - The length of the payee's bank account is wrong ?

  The SAP error message IDFB308, which states "The length of the payee's bank account is wrong," typically occurs when there is an issue with the format or length of the bank account number entered in the system. This error is often encountered during financial transactions, such as vendor payments or bank transfers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Length: The bank account number entered does not match the expected length defined in the system configuration. Different countries have different standards for bank account lengths.
  Invalid Characters: The bank account number may contain invalid characters (e.g., letters or special symbols) that are not allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the SAP system for bank account formats may not be correctly configured for the specific country or bank.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors can lead to incorrect bank account numbers being inputted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Bank Account Number: Verify that the bank account number entered is correct and adheres to the required length