How To Fix IHC618 - Recipient bank number/SWIFT is missing

IHC618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Recipient bank number/SWIFT is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC618 - Recipient bank number/SWIFT is missing ?

  The SAP error message IHC618, which states "Recipient bank number/SWIFT is missing," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Intercompany Financial Management (IHC) module when processing payments or transactions that require bank details for the recipient. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary bank information for the recipient of the payment, which is essential for executing the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Details: The recipient's bank information, such as the bank number or SWIFT code, is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the payment method or the bank details may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the vendor or customer, leading to missing bank information.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type being processed may require additional bank details that are not provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master data in SAP and ensure that the