How To Fix IHC_GUI_MSG658 - Do not assign a recipient bank area without bank country or bank number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 658

• Message text: Do not assign a recipient bank area without bank country or bank number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG658 - Do not assign a recipient bank area without bank country or bank number ?

  The SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG658 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a recipient bank area in the Intercompany Financial Management (IHC) module. Specifically, the error occurs when a recipient bank area is assigned without a corresponding bank country or bank number. This can lead to issues in processing intercompany transactions, as the system requires complete and accurate banking information to facilitate payments and transfers.
  Cause:
  The primary causes of this error message are:
  
  Missing Bank Country: The recipient bank area is not associated with a valid bank country.
  Missing Bank Number: The recipient bank area does not have a valid bank number assigned.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the bank area may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Bank Area Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the recipient bank area in the SAP system.
  Ensure that both the bank country and bank number are correctly assigned to the recipient bank area.
  
  
  
  Assign Bank Country and Bank Number:
  
  If either the bank country or bank number is missing, you need to assign the correct values.
  You can do this by going to the relevant configuration transaction (usually in the SPRO transaction path for IHC settings).
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  After making changes, validate the data to ensure that the recipient bank area is now complete with all necessary information.
  You can use transaction codes like OBPM1 (for bank area) to check the settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Once the configuration is updated, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct values for bank country and bank number, refer to your organization's banking information or consult with your finance department.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBPM1: Maintain Bank Area
  OBPM2: Change Bank Area
  OBPM3: Display Bank Area
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to IHC and bank area configuration that may provide additional insights or updates.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank area configurations.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or guides specific to the IHC module for best practices in configuring bank areas.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your intercompany transactions can be processed without issues.