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

IHC_IDOC658 - Overview

• 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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IHC_IDOC658 - Details

• 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