How To Fix IHC_IDOC634 - Recipient bank number not found: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC_IDOC - Messages for Payment Order by IDoc

• Message number: 634

• Message text: Recipient bank number not found: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_IDOC634 - Recipient bank number not found: & ?

  The SAP error message IHC_IDOC634 with the description "Recipient bank number not found: &" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Intercompany Financial Communication (IHC) module when processing IDocs related to bank transactions. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified bank number for the recipient in the relevant master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Master Data: The recipient's bank number is not maintained in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the bank master data or incorrect configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the IHC or the bank data may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the sender and recipient systems, especially if they are in different company codes or clients.
  IDoc Structure Issues: The IDoc being processed may not have the correct structure or data populated, leading to the inability to find the bank number.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) to verify if the bank number for the recipient is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the bank details are complete and accurate, including the bank key and country.
  
  
  
  Verify IHC Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the IHC in transaction SPRO. Ensure that the settings for bank communication and intercompany transactions are correctly defined.
  Review the settings under Financial Supply Chain Management > Intercompany Financial Communication > Basic Settings.
  
  
  
  Review IDoc Data:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE19 to analyze the IDoc that triggered the error. Check if the bank number is correctly populated in the IDoc segments.
  If necessary, correct the IDoc data and reprocess it.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Ensure that the recipient's bank details are consistent across all relevant systems, especially if you are working with multiple company codes or clients.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to IHC and IDoc processing for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI01: Create Bank Master Data
  FI02: Change Bank Master Data
  WE02: Display IDocs
  WE19: Test IDoc Processing
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.