How To Fix IHC_TEST_MESSAGES236 - House bank &2 in company code &1 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC_TEST_MESSAGES - Messages for IHC Test Programs

• Message number: 236

• Message text: House bank &2 in company code &1 is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_TEST_MESSAGES236 - House bank &2 in company code &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message "IHC_TEST_MESSAGES236 House bank &2 in company code &1 is not available" typically occurs in the context of the Intercompany Financial Transactions (IHC) module. This error indicates that the specified house bank for a given company code is not set up or is not available for use in the system.
  Cause:
  
  House Bank Not Defined: The house bank specified in the error message may not be defined in the system for the given company code.
  Inactive House Bank: The house bank might be defined but is inactive or not available for transactions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the IHC settings or in the bank master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the house bank.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check House Bank Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI12 (House Bank) and verify if the house bank for the specified company code is defined.
  Ensure that the house bank is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the company code settings in the configuration to ensure that the house bank is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Review IHC Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the IHC configuration is correctly set up. This includes checking the settings for intercompany transactions and ensuring that the house bank is included in the relevant configurations.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the house bank. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to IHC and house bank configurations for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI12: House Bank Configuration
  OBY6: Company Code Global Settings
  OBPM1: Define House Banks for IHC
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to house banks and IHC configurations.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring house banks and IHC settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the house bank not being available for the specified company code.