How To Fix IHC_XBS654 - Recipient bank area is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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, and any other relevant information.
  Ensure that the bank area is specified for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payment method being used. Ensure that it is correctly set up to handle the bank area for the recipient.
  Verify that the payment method is assigned to the correct company code and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Ensure that the data is consistent across all relevant organizational units. This includes checking that the company codes involved in the transaction have the necessary settings and data.
  
  
  
  Update or Complete Master Data:
  
  If the bank details are missing, update the vendor or customer master data with the required bank information.
  If necessary, consult with the finance or accounting team to ensure that all required information is captured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FK03 (Display Vendor), FD03 (Display Customer), or OBPM1 (Payment Methods in Country) to check and maintain the relevant data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on maintaining vendor/customer master data and configuring payment methods.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message IHC_XBS654 and ensure that the necessary bank area information is correctly maintained for the recipient.