How To Fix IDFI_QRIBAN012 - IBAN &1 is not a correct QR-IBAN number, only CH/LI IBAN is allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFI_QRIBAN - FI: Message class for QR Bill vendor invoicing

• Message number: 012

• Message text: IBAN &1 is not a correct QR-IBAN number, only CH/LI IBAN is allowed

What causes this issue?

The IBAN number you have entered is not a correct QR-IBAN number that
you can use for payments in Switzerland or Liechtenstein.

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?

QR-IBANs are special IBAN numbers: they must contain the CH or LI
country code, followed by two digits, then the QR-IID (bank identifier)
from the 30.000 - 31.999 number range, and then the rest of the IBAN
number.
Please enter the correct QR-IBAN number.
If regular IBAN is provided in the QR-IBAN field then this IBAN should
be used for payments in Switzerland or Lichtenstein.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFI_QRIBAN012 - IBAN &1 is not a correct QR-IBAN number, only CH/LI IBAN is allowed ?

  The SAP error message IDFI_QRIBAN012 indicates that the IBAN (International Bank Account Number) you are trying to use is not a valid QR-IBAN (Quick Response IBAN) number. This error specifically states that only IBANs from Switzerland (CH) and Liechtenstein (LI) are allowed in this context.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid IBAN Format: The IBAN you entered does not conform to the QR-IBAN format, which is specific to Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
  Incorrect Country Code: The IBAN may belong to a different country, which is not permitted in this context.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the IBAN you entered, leading to it being recognized as invalid.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the IBAN: Check the IBAN for correctness. Ensure that it is a valid QR-IBAN for Switzerland or Liechtenstein. You can use online IBAN validation tools to check its validity.
  Correct Format: Ensure that the IBAN is in the correct format, which should be 21 characters long for Swiss QR-IBANs, starting with "CH" followed by 19 digits.
  Use Valid IBAN: If the IBAN belongs to a different country, you will need to use a valid Swiss or Liechtenstein IBAN.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on handling IBANs to ensure compliance with the required formats.
  
  Related Information:
  
  QR-IBAN: This is a specific format of IBAN used in Switzerland, designed to facilitate payments and is often used in conjunction with QR codes for easy scanning.
  IBAN Structure: The structure of an IBAN includes a country code, check digits, and a bank and account number. For Swiss IBANs, the format is: CHkk bbbb bbbb bbbb bbbb bbbb bbbb, where kk are the check digits and b represents the bank and account number.
  SAP Configuration: If you frequently encounter this error, it may be worth checking the configuration settings in your SAP system related to bank account management and IBAN validation.
  
  If the issue persists after verifying the IBAN, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.