How To Fix IHC_GUI_MSG661 - State Central Bank indicator not found: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 661

• Message text: State Central Bank indicator not found: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG661 - State Central Bank indicator not found: & ?

  The SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG661 with the description "State Central Bank indicator not found: &" typically occurs in the context of the SAP In-House Cash (IHC) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid Central Bank indicator for the specified country or region.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The Central Bank indicator may not be configured in the system for the specific country or region you are working with.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the configuration settings or master data related to the Central Bank.
  Country-Specific Settings: The country settings may not be properly defined in the system, leading to the inability to retrieve the Central Bank indicator.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the In-House Cash module.
  Ensure that the Central Bank indicators are properly defined for the relevant countries. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Bank Accounting > In-House Cash > Define Central Bank Indicators.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant entities (e.g., company codes, banks) to ensure that the Central Bank indicator is correctly assigned.
  Make sure that the country settings are correctly maintained in the master data.
  
  
  
  Update or Create Central Bank Indicator:
  
  If the Central Bank indicator does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes in the configuration.
  If it exists but is incorrect, update it with the correct information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring Central Bank indicators in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (for fiscal year variant), OBY6 (for country-specific settings), or OBPM1 (for bank master data) to check related configurations.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message IHC_GUI_MSG661 and ensure that the Central Bank indicator is correctly configured in your SAP system.