How To Fix IHC_DIRECT654 - Recipient bank area is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC_DIRECT - Messages for Direct Entry

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Recipient bank area is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_DIRECT654 - Recipient bank area is missing ?

  The SAP error message IHC_DIRECT654 indicates that the recipient bank area is missing in the context of the Intercompany Financial Management (IHC) module. This error typically arises when trying to process a payment or transaction that requires specific banking information for the recipient, but that information is not available or has not been properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Details: The recipient's bank details, such as the bank area or bank account information, are not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the Intercompany payment process may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the vendor or customer accounts involved in the transaction.
  Missing Partner Role: The partner role for the recipient may not be defined correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master data and ensure that the bank details are correctly maintained. This includes checking the bank area, account number, and any other relevant banking information.
  Use transaction codes like FK03 (Display Vendor) or FD03 (Display Customer) to verify the details.
  
  
  
  Maintain Bank Details:
  
  If the bank details are missing, you can add them using transaction codes FK01 (Create Vendor) or FD01 (Create Customer) depending on whether you are dealing with a vendor or customer.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the IHC module to ensure that all necessary parameters are set up correctly. This may involve reviewing the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module and the IHC configuration.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Roles:
  
  Ensure that the correct partner roles are assigned to the vendor or customer. This can be checked in the master data settings.
  
  
  
  Test Transactions:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for IHC and payment processing for detailed guidelines on maintaining bank details and configuring the IHC module.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that all necessary banking information is correctly maintained and configured, you should be able to resolve the IHC_DIRECT654 error.