How To Fix IHC_GUI_MSG617 - Foreign payment: No SWIFT code is available for bank &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC_GUI_MSG - Messages for Manually Creating Payment Orders

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Foreign payment: No SWIFT code is available for bank &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG617 - Foreign payment: No SWIFT code is available for bank & ?

  The SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG617 indicates that there is no SWIFT code available for the specified bank in the context of foreign payments. This error typically arises in the SAP Integrated Financial Services (IHC) module when attempting to process a payment to a foreign bank account.
  Cause:
  
  Missing SWIFT Code: The primary cause of this error is that the SWIFT code for the specified bank is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Bank Master Data: The bank master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of the required SWIFT code.
  Bank Country Configuration: The country of the bank may not be properly configured to support SWIFT codes.
  Payment Method Configuration: The payment method used may not be set up to handle foreign payments correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain SWIFT Code:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) in SAP.
  Enter the bank key and the country code.
  Ensure that the SWIFT code is entered in the appropriate field for the bank.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Verify that all necessary information for the bank is correctly filled out, including the bank name, address, and country.
  Ensure that the bank is marked as active.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payment method used for foreign payments in the transaction code OBPM1 (Payment Methods in Country).
  Ensure that the payment method is set up to allow for foreign payments and that it is linked to the correct bank.
  
  
  
  Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the country settings for the bank are correctly configured to support international payments and SWIFT codes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test payment to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI01: Create Bank
  FI02: Change Bank
  OBPM1: Payment Methods in Country
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining bank master data and configuring payment methods.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank master data and payment configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.