How To Fix IHC_IDOC658 - Do not assign a recipient bank area without bank country or bank number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• 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_IDOC658 - Do not assign a recipient bank area without bank country or bank number ?

  The SAP error message IHC_IDOC658 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the recipient bank area in the context of the Intercompany Financial Communication (IHC) module. Specifically, the error occurs when a recipient bank area is assigned without a corresponding bank country or bank number, which are essential for processing financial transactions correctly.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The recipient bank area is not properly configured in the system. This includes missing details such as the bank country or bank number.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the bank area, such as missing or incorrect entries in the bank master data.
  IDoc Structure Issues: The IDoc being processed may not have the required fields populated correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Bank Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the bank area in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the recipient bank area is correctly defined with all necessary details, including the bank country and bank number.
  
  
  
  Verify Bank Master Data:
  
  Check the bank master data for the recipient bank area. Ensure that the bank country and bank number are correctly maintained.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., FI01 for creating a bank master record) and verifying the details.
  
  
  
  Review IDoc Structure:
  
  If you are processing an IDoc, check the structure of the IDoc to ensure that all required fields are populated correctly.
  You can use transaction WE02 or WE19 to analyze the IDoc and see if the necessary fields are filled.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  If the error is resolved, ensure that the changes are documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to IHC and IDocs for any additional guidance or specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FI01, FI02, WE02, and WE19 for managing bank master data and IDocs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to IHC and IDoc processing that may provide additional insights or solutions for similar issues.
  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 following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IHC_IDOC658 error in your SAP system.