How To Fix IHC_XBS654 - Recipient bank area is missing

IHC_XBS654 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC_XBS - Messages for External Bank Statement

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Recipient bank area is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_XBS654 - Recipient bank area is missing ?

  The SAP error message IHC_XBS654: Recipient bank area is missing typically occurs in the context of the SAP Intercompany Financial Management (IHC) module, particularly when dealing with payment processing or intercompany transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary bank information for the recipient of a payment or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Details: The recipient (vendor or customer) does not have the required bank details maintained in their master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the payment method or bank area may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the company codes or organizational units involved in the transaction.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the recipient may be incomplete or not properly maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master data and ensure that the bank details are correctly maintained. This includes the bank account number, bank key,